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AMERICAN 


Seaside  Resorts ; 


A  HAND-BOOK 


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HEALTH  AND  TLEASURIl  SEEKERS, 

Desckib.no  the  Atlantic  Coast,  fkom  the  St.  La^vrencb 
BivER  TO  tue  Gulf  ov  Mexico, 


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Copyright,  isrr. 


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768    BROADWAY. 
1877. 

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INDEX. 


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AnticoBtl. ...  '*°' 

Ashury  Piirk' J" 

AlliinticCity        J!' 

ll"l)yli>n...        1''* 

Unr  Jlnrlmr "'! 

''"1  iiiKiit Bwicii.' ." "  ■. ,:! 

Untllo  iiurl'ior ?.■) 

Bnyof  Puiiiiy.     IJJ 

JiHy'if  suvenisiami,;:;; i(i 

IliMfast  .                        J" 

H'lliwrt...'. **•• 

Bi(lilcfi)rd.     •* 

Wnck  Ituok'.; 2"f 

Hliick  Island.. J) 

Itostoi ]>•> 

liradore  Bay ?;.' 

Umnford  .   .   '2 

llridKelminpton.i .''. ,1; 

DndK«|)„it "jy 

British  l-osBcssioiifi '7. 

(Jacmiin.                      ,•' 

Ciiiiiis ;;;;; n 

Ciimdin.       2^ 

Campo  lieilo  i.^land! ?S 

Cn  P<-  Br,t,.n  Island. ..' ,  S 

'':i;«' Curl  '^ 

Capo  M,,y.., ■.••••••■•;• 4« 

C.i-itiuo 115 

tViitr..  Jrorlchoi ■.'.■.'. ^j 

Ohiithftin..                  r^ 

Chulscn,      BU 

ciipton ...!!.'.'!;.' 2'' 

C'oliassi't. . .  i ''^ 


C'lld  SpriiiR.  ,f'       M.irljlchpnd 

Cillowi!  Point    ''''I    Miiri.jn 

Coney  Island ...       j" 

Conneiliciit.  ;;''' 

Cotult  Point,..' <1 

i:istnavi.n....   ili 

East  Lyme. ...      ]!' 

Eastport ™ 

EilSiirtown ?^ 

oA 


Fairtlfild.  "^« 

J"alni,:iith..      JiJ 

^'ire  Islan.l.. .   "Jj 

Ploriila..           '*" 

Fox  Harbor'. "*i 

Fnnchinan-siiay;;;;;;." iH 

(lay  Head.                  •" 

Olen  Cove  "• 

oiwHead:.:: JH; 

Gloncester  ''" 

Orand  MiMian' inland fl 

fJreenisirt 

tSrei'invioli. 

(troton.. 

Will  Iford..  ■.■.'.■.' 

Hampton  Beach! 

H'>lifa\.... 

lliKhlancIs  ot  NeverHink: i^' 

HnntinKton....;:;: ?;J 

Hiintin«ton  J!uy.        ;2 

Hvannis...     " "J 

IsleotSlioais..   °° 

Islip 32 

Jamosport'.'..' .,  ®^ 

Katnina. . ,         1"" 

Kennobnnkport.] ^ 

Labrador •'• 

L'lnK  Ilranch!.' .'.■.'.'.■ „  " 

TvOHK  Island.                ^Jl/. 

Lnheo. 

L.vnn. 

iVaiue 


17 
1U3 
71 
S3 
77 
8U 


Sit 

•at 
an 
lu 

41) 
-18 


3 


Martha-s  Vineyard  ;;.■.'.■ ?.S 

Miiftapoi.s)itt                        "'* 

Alilford 48 

Minus  IJay . ' 75 

Mingan  I^lind. M 

Moisie  Uivcr..       l" 

Montauk  Point ,31" 

MoriohOF.             "'1 

W 


■.as^.. 


INDEX. 


Mount  T)p«(-rt  Island  'A 

Nahftnt f,'^ 

NantaHkot ',,1 

NnntHcket '. jJJJ 

NttrraKnnhc'tt  i'icr'. " .' «? 

NoviTHink i;,.' 

New  DcdfonI '..'.'.'.'. k.', 

N(>w  llninsHiik.. jr 

NewburjlKirt ' i.i 

Nc'wf.iiinillniid....    ?» 

Now  llanipahlro...    0,1 

Now  Hiiv.n ?« 

New  JeiBi-v.           1,1; 

New  Lomlon ',', \; 

NewiMirt...                    u., 

Ncv/  York 


NorlhiM.rt kt 

Mr,.,  I.    CI  1. »        , "' 


North  Shore,  L.  I, 

Norwiilk 

Nova  Sootia. 

Oak  liUiffs 

Ocean  Beach 

O.ean  Grove 
01.1 


IK) 
73 
13 

112 
111 


Orchard  Beach .w 

Orient :; jf^ 

Pntehojnte ,,s 

I'econiu  Bkv.  . .                     ,  o 

Penobscot  Bay        yi 

piym..uth ;; 12 

Port  JelTurson.           ns 

Portland iS 

Portsmonth 3, 

Prince  Edward  Inland. i5 

Providence tZ 

Provlncetown ii 

Q'i'ncy ::::;::: % 

«""KUC ••••  ui 

Kedliank in~ 

Uhode  Island il, 

Hiver  dii  Loup 1, 

Riverhead .'.'.■.■; jm.) 

Hockaway ,,'.> 

Ko<^kland .[', ~ 

Eockport ^ 

liocky  Point '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.',  60 


Bye  Beach 

Siix  Jlarlmr ,[ 

Sii(.niinny  Jllver,    . 

Hi.leni 

Savin  Rock......' 

.Sayhrook 

Heabrook ,,[ 

Hea  Coaflt . . 

Sea  Oirt [',[[][ 

Shelter  Inland,   ...  ] 
Shinnecook .' 

SlaHCOlJKCt [[[[ 

Sonthainpton .   . . .'. 

Southern  Coai.1....'. 

Sonthfiort. .. 

S')uthold....ll]i"' 

South  Shore,  L.  I.. 

Siieonk '' 

Sqnan ]   '   " 

Spiins  Lake  Beach'. 

Stamford.. 

St.  Andrew...!..;;.' 

Stalen   Island ',', 

••'t.  Aii|/ii8tine 

St.  John 

Kt.  Joludand .' 

St.  Lawrence  River.. 

Stoninttton 

Stratford 

Swainpncott [[[ 

TadouBac '. 

Tampa  Bay . ,[[[ 

'I'om's  River 

Vineyard  Haven 

VnedePEau 

Waf<h  Hill 

Wellfleot, " 

WellH,  Me ;..; 

Wcsthumpton 

Westport ]  I . 

Weymouth ,[ 

Whitestonc    . 

wickforj .'.■.■;;; 

Wiscasset 

Woods' Hole '.'.'.', 

Yarmouth 


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Nna 

31 

.   loa 

10,  II 

Si'.t 

7(1 

711 

.'III 

5 

II'J 

KW 

!l!) 

Kin 

117 

7.') 

103 

»1 

1(9 

113 

118 

7a 

21) 

8S 
118 
IK 
(I.S 
10 
Kt 
75 
38 

n 
IJl 

114 
fil 
5!> 
B8 
5U 
23 
1« 
75 
45 
90 
5!) 
34 
54 
60 


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Jliiiln.r jjio 

ii'iiny  Jlivcr 'in    1 1 

Mil "'•  ' ' 

in   Hock 7';, 

""'";■ :.::::::::;:::  7I! 

',V"'\ SI) 

Const ....  . 

"irt ;::::.;:;::::::;•■  n" 

torlHlnnd '  kJ., 

incciiok {/i| 

'"iiwt .'.*.'.'.'..'  55 

Iminpum '   ".'...  llin 

hern  Coafct 117 

h|M)rt [ "^.1 

hi'lil ■■'.'..v.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'  joij 

h  Shore,  L.  I,  j)i 

"^ :;:::;■;;;   m 

n Jig 

IS  I.ftke  Beach . . ]]!j 

l'»i' ..'...".'.'  7a 

lifln^w 2\i 

n   iHlnnd .'.'.*.".".'."  88 

iiKiistine j]3 

'.•"V  •; '■'■'■'■'.     ]« 

'linlitnd j)i^ 

»wruiico  llivor .......'       10 

iitrtoii ■  ■■■■       ^, 

■'"■'*■•• 75 

ipucott (jy 

"«'« '.■.'.■.■.■.'.:■.   n 

*"«y m 

I  River ]  J  4 

nrd  Ifnvcn ,..'.       b.( 

e  I'Eau Ml 

'Hill ;.::;:;;   ,,8 

'«V 6" 

Mo. ...    22 

umpton (K) 

"•*■• ::::;;   75 

"""> 45 

^tone 90 

"J R» 

iset 24 

H"'* '.M,  54 

"th 60 


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THE  SEA-COAST. 


Some  time  between  the  first  of  June  and  the  last  of  August  a 
very  large  proportion  of  the  well-to-do  citizens  of  the  civilized 
world  pack  tlieir  trunks  aud  betake  themselves  to  the  sea-shore, — 
some  in  search  of  health,  6,c::\e  to  amuse  themselves,  and  others 
because  it  is  the  fashion.  The  people  of  the  United  States  are 
not  in  the  least  behind  their  European  cousins  in  their  annual 
tendency  toward  the  coast,  and  to  it  they  come  from  a  thousand 
miles  west  of  tide-water,  as  well  as  from  cities  and  towns  whose 
wharves  are  washed  by  the  sea  itself.  The  salt  air  of  the  ocean 
is  required  to  restore  tone  to  the  system,  or  to  confirm  in  robust 
hoalth  those  who  can  find  no  other  excuse  of  a  sanitary  nature. 
Others  find  a  sufficient  reason  in  the  change  of  scene,  or  the 
enjoyment  of  the  sports  which  the  sea  affords.  It  is  quite  poa- 
Biblo  that  in  many  cases  mountain  air  is  better  than  that  of  the 
ocean ;  but  mountains  are,  as  a  rule,  harder  to  reach,  and  moun- 
tain hotels  are  often  more  expensive  and  less  commodious  than 
those  at  the  seaside,  while  the  sea  breeze,  during  the  dog-days, 
is  much  more  likely  to  keep  the  mercury  lower  than  it  is  among 
the  inland  valleys,  no  matter  how  high  the  neighboring  hills  may 
be.  The  distinctive  feature  of  the  sea-side  is  the  opportunity 
which  it  affords  for  that  most  refreshing,  invigorating,  and 
generally  beneficial  luxury,  the  salt-water  bath.  The  etiquette 
of  American  sea-beaches  permits  the  two  sexes  to  bathe  in  com- 
pany, and  a  gentleman  may  escort  a  lady  into  the  surf,  at  mid- 
day, with  as  much  propriety  and  grace  as  he  can  display  in  lead- 
ing her  to  a  place  in  the  ball-room  in  the  evening.     The  cynio 

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may  here  insinuate  that  the  emergence  from  the  waves  cannot, 
Z  the  nece««ities  of  the  case,  he  so  ^-f^^f^^, 
was  tlie  descent,  and  trtith  compels  us  to  admit  that  y 
Ithes  do  make  a  ditforenoo.  However,  where  there  are  hun- 
dreds at  hand  in  the  san.e  predicament,  what  does  one  care  fo 
t^e  digging  of  wetbathing-clothen,  especially  when  the  o.c.temen 
of  the  bath  has  caused  a  quicker  flow  of  blood,  and  raised  the 
spirits  to  a  delightful  exhilaration?  i  v.  „„u  water 

There  are  very  few  persons  who  are  not  benefited  by  salt-water 
balhs  provided  due  caution  is  exercised,  and  the  state  of  the 
system  properly  considered.      The  effects  of  sea-bathmg  may  be 
eH^e" stimulating  or  depressing,  that  is  to  soy,  it  is  a  powerfu 
agent  for  good  or  ill.      When  properly  indulged  m  it  invigorates 
the  whole  system,  and  is  especially  potent  in  cases  of  physical  o 
nervous  prostration.      The  sea  is  a  powerful  chemical  agent,  and 
Lts  Ln  the  system  through  the  pores  of  the  skm  removing 
dt  JLlf,  through  direct  chemical  action^    ^-[^^t^C- 
held  in  solution  in  sea-water  are  strongly  medicinal  in  their  prop 
ertfe       Borne  persons,  while  they  enjoy  the  bath,  -erge  f rom  it 
only  to  feel  enervated,  while  others  are  at  once  benefited  and 
strenrthened      The  former  class  should  not  be  discouraged, 
^ryleasons  may  exist  why  bathing  should  not  at  first  be  bene- 
floial      Medical  advice  should  be  sought  wherever  there  is  reason 
to  doubt  the  expediency  of  taking  a  course  of  sea-baths,  or  sus- 
pect a  tendency  to  heart  disease,  and  strict  orders  ^r^oii^n^v^ 
by  the  physician  with  regard  to  the  length  of  time  which  should 
be  spent  in  the  water.     It  may  be  accepted  as  a  general  rule  that 
every  one,  whether  weak  or  strong,  will  experience  the  best 
results  from  sea-bathing,  if  he  stays  in  the  water  only  >..,  or  at 
LL  Un  minutes,  runs,  or  at  least  burries,  across  the  Wh  to 
the  dressing-house,  rubs  himself  or  is  rubbed  by  aa  attendant 
^Ih  a  coarse  towel,  untU  a  glow  is  produced  on  the  skm,  and 
then  dresses  with  all  convenient  dispatch. 

At  all  the  great  watering-places,  in  fact,  at  most  hotels,  there 
•   to^e  generally  understood  signal,  which  marks  the  bating 
hour-  but  there  are  many  places  where  signals,  and  hfe-boate 
^Sbathing-masters  are  unknown.     To  the  uninitiated  we  would 
say  that  the  "  last  half  of  the  flood  "  is  the  proper  time  to  bathe. 


SKA-SIDK  UKSOnTS. 


the  waves  cannot, 
ful  or  dignified  iis 
I  admit  that  dry 
re  thoro  arc  hun- 
doea  one  care  for 
den  the  excitement 
od,  and  raised  tbo 

Bfited  by  salt-water 
I  the  state  of  the 
lea-bathing  may  be 
ly,  it  is  a  powerful 
d  in  it  invigorates 
cases  of  physical  or 
ihemical  agent,  and 
the  skin,  removing 
Many  of  the  salts 
icinal  in  their  prop- 
ath,  emerge  from  it 
once  benefited  and 
Dt  be  discouraged; 
lot  at  first  be  bene- 
■ever  there  is  reason 
jf  Bca-baths,  or  sus- 
■ders  are  often  given 
!  time  which  should 
s  a  general  rule  that 
Dxperience  the  best 
irater  only^i'C,  or  at 
across  the  beach  to 
)ed  by  an  attendant 
ed  on  the  skin,  and 

it  most  hotels,  there 
marks  the  bathing 
gnals,  and  life-boats, 
uninitiated  we  would 
proper  time  to  bathe. 


By  this  phrase  we  mean  the  three  hours  which  precede  high- 
water.     This  time  is  the  best  for  several  reasons  :    Ist,  tlie  water 
coming  in  from  the  offing  is  purer  than  at  other  times  ;  2d,  every 
wave  tends  to  throw  persons  and  things  upon  the  beach,  th(!ro- 
fore  there  is  little  or  no  risk  of  being  swept  into  deep  water ;  and 
3d,  the  upper  part  of  the  beach  is  usually,  and  particularly  on 
the  shores  of  sounds  and  bays,  much  better  for  bathing  purposes 
than  that  which  is  exposed  at  low  water.     As  the  tide  is  high 
twice  within  twenty-four  hours,  and  reaches  its  highest  point 
considerably  later  on  each  succeeding  day,  the  bathing  hour  is 
necessarily  variable,  and  must  now  and  then  be  changed  from 
afternoon  to  morning.     This,   however,   is  a  matter  of    little 
moment,   provided  care  be  taken  not  to  bathe  after  eating. 
Probably  the  best  timie  for  a  bath,  in  a  sanitary  point  of  view,  is 
before  breakfast ;  but  if  three  hours  are  allowed  to  pass  after  a 
meal,  the  bath  may  usually  be  taken  with  impunity.    Immediate- 
ly after  a  meal  bathing  is  apt  to  produce  congestion.     The  great 
danger  is,  that  yielding  to  the  fascinating  excitement  of  the 
scene,  bathers  will  remain  too  long  in  the  water.    Some  persons 
can,  without  injury,  bathe  for  a  much  longer  time  than  others; 
but  it  is  an  almost  universal  rule  that  a  bath  limited  to  five  or  ten 
minutes  is  much  more  beneficial  than  a  longer  one,  while,  except 
for  the  momentary  pleasure  of  the  sport,  the  immediate  effect  is 
far  more  enjoyable.     Many  persons  thoughtlessly  boast  of  spend- 
ing half  an  hour  or  an  hour  m  the  surf,  and  there  are  those  who 
apparently  receive  no  injury  from  so  doing.     It  is  a  risk,  however, 
and  we  wish  to  make  our  warning  agamst  the  practice  emphatic 
and  unmistakable. 

To  our  masculine  readers  let  us  give  a  word  of  caution  m  re- 
gard to  introducing  their  wives  or  daughters,  or  any  of  their 
feminine  acquaintances,  to  the  surf.  At  the  risk  of  offending 
those  who  advocate  the  perfect  equality  of  the  sexes  m  all  re- 
spects, we  asseri;  that  many  ladies,  and  especially  such  as  have 
come  to  the  sea-side  as  invalids,  hoping  to  derive  benefit  from 
bathing,  look  with  real  terror  upon  the  incoming  breakers  ;  and 
to  drag  them  into  the  waves  as  they  come  roaring  toward  the 
beach  is  simply  an  act  of  cruelty  which  may  cause-  harm  mstcad 
of  good.  One  act  of  thoughtless,  and  perhaps  kindly-meant  rough- 

7 


SEA-SIDK  RESORTH. 
nes«,  mayprostratethenervouB  system  effectually  and  precl^^^^^^^ 

possibility  of  bene^-t.    Let  tho«e  who  are  timid  m  l^-'W  * e^^h^^^^^^ 
own  way  into  the  surf.      They  will  very  soon  venture  mto  the 
edge  of  the  foam,  and  a  few  trials  will  probably  do  away  with  al 
timidity      Children  should  be  judiciously  encouraged,  and  not 
carried  forcibly  into  what  looks  to  them  like  a  deadly  peril. 

It  is  considered  by  many  very  important  that  the  forehead  and 
top  of  the  head  should  be  wet  with  cold  water  before  bathmg. 
This  tends  to  prevent  a  rush  of  blood  to  the  head. 

Bathing  dresses  may  be  hired  at  all  sea-side  resorts,  but  it  is 
of  course   pleasant  to  have  a  suit  of  one's  own.     Twilled  flannel 
is  the  best  material.     Color,  of  course,  to  suit  taste  or  complexion 
Suits  are  now  made  m  one  piece,  which  is  a  great  improvement  on 
L  pattern  in  which  the  upper  and  the  nether  parts  were  sepa- 
rable      The  garment  should  open  front  sufficiently  for  putting  on 
^d  off  easily,  and  it  should  on  no  account  fit  tightly.    A  loose 
"thifg  suit 'adds  ten-fold  to  the  comfort  of  the  bath,  unless  -t 
is  of  a  very  thin  material,  and  made  after  the  manner  of  tighte- 
a  sty^veTy  pleasant  for  bathing,  but  not  available  for  al  classes, 
nor  at  the  more  fashionable  and  conservative  resorts      A  brood- 
brimmed  hat  of  coarse  straw  completes  the  outfit  and  shields  the 
h™om  the  sun.     We  decline  to  recommend  bathing  shoes  or 
mSers  where  the  beach  is  smooth.      They  are  very  like  y  to 
^^off  in  the  surf,  and  if  they  stay  on,  are  almost  cei^  to 
be  filled  with  sand.     Many  ladies  wear  caps  of  oiled  silk  for 
obviaufreasons,  but  the  salt  water  is  an  exceUent  hair  mvigorator, 
and  it  is  a  pity  to  lose  its  beneficial  effects. 

Thel-sWe  is  not  of  ten  beneficial  in  cases  of  pulmonary  d»ease 
.Ithourh  there  are  placesonthecoast,  even  as  far  north  as  Maone 
where  according  to  the  hotel  proprietors,  wonderful  cures  have 
Teen  effrcted.ls  a  rule,  however,  consumptives  should  avoid  the 
North  Atlantic  sea-board;  its  breezes  are  too  strong  for  delicate 
lu^  Paralytic,  spinal,  and  in  fact  all  nervous  affections  a,« 
S  cure"  by  a  sojourn  at  the  sea-side  and  judicious  bathing. 
And  Vhen  we  consider  the  vast  increase  of  nervous  complamts  con- 
tllt  upon  our  restless  American  lives,  we  may  safely  assume 
Srle  persons  out  of  ten  are  benefited  by  sea-air  and  sea-water. 

8 


•,  and  preclude  the 
bathing  feel  their 
venture  into  the 
do  away  with  all 
ouraged,  and  not 
leadly  peril, 
i  the  forehead  and 
ir  before  bathing. 
Id. 

B  resorts,  but  it  is, 
.     Twilled  flannel 
iste  or  complexion. 
%t  improvement  on 
r  parts  were  sepa- 
atly  for  putting  on 
it  tightly.     A  loose 
the  bath,  unless  it 
manner  of  tights— 
lable  for  all  classes, 
resorts.     A  broad- 
itfit  and  shields  the 
id  bathing  shoes  or 
are  very  likely  to 
e  almost  certain  to 
)8  of  oiled  silk  for 
ent  hair  invigorator, 

I  pulmonary  disease, 
far  north  as  Maine, 
mderful  cures  have 
ves  should  avoid  the 
a  strong  for  delicate 
rvous  affections,  are 
i  judicious  bathing, 
vous  complaints  con- 
9  may  safely  assume 
lea-aii  and  sea-water. 


THE    BRITISH    POSSESSIONS. 


Within  a  few  years  tourists  have  learned  that  the  coasts  f  the 
British  Provinces  possess  rare  attractions  during  the  Kc.nmer 
months,  and  the  coasts  of  Labrador  are  now  visited  by  hunting 
and  fishing  parties,  who  find  much  that  is  interesting  and  attrac- 
tive even  on  that  desolate  and  far-off  coast.  Who  shall  say  that 
some  future  edition  of  this  guide-book  may  not  have  to  include 
Greenland  itself,  in  order  to  complete  its  list  of  sea-side  resorts  ? 

In  the  course  of  a  trip  to  the  North  all  degrees  of  temperature 
may  be  encountered,  and  warm  clothing  is  indispensable.  It  is 
possible  to  keep  cool  in  warm  weather  by  leaving  off  a  coat  or 
two,  but  it  is  not  possible  to  keep  warm  in  cold  weather  without 
thick  clothing.     Therefore,  take  plenty  of  wraps. 

The  different  provinces  have  not  yet  assimilated  their  currency, 
and  it  is  best  to  take  United  States  money  and  exchange  it  as 
required.  Letters  of  credit  can,  of  course,  be  obtained  for  the 
principal  cities. 

lABBADOB. 

This  savage  and  desolate  region  has  few  attractions  save  to  the 
sportsman,  the  artist,  and  those  who  are  robust  enough  to  enjoy  a 
bracing  climate.  Its  interior  is  rugged,  and  so  barren  as  to  afford 
sustenance  for  but  little  game.  Its  rivers,  however,  swarm  with 
salmon  and  trout,  and  during  July,  which  is  its  choicest  month, 
hundreds  of  gentlemen  from  Canada  and  the  United  States  visit 
its  shores.  Lines  of  st  ;imers  run  from  St.  John's,  Newfoundland, 
to  Battle  Harbor.  (St.  John's  is  most  directly  reached  from 
Halifax.')  Visitors  to  this  region  who  do  not  go  in  their  own  or 
chartered  yachts  must  make  up  their  minds  to  forego  the  luxu- 
ries of  modern  travel,  and  accept  with  a  good  grace  such  accommo- 
dations as  exist  on  sea  and  shore. 
l»  9 


SHA-SIDK  JiKSnUTS. 

Battle  llnrhm-  is  a  roaflHtcad  between  a  group  of  islands  near 
the  eastern  extremity  of  Labrador.  On  one  of  them  is  tlie  town 
where  the  steamers  Innd.  Like  all  the  towns  of  this  region,  it  is 
a  great  resort  for  ftsJiermen,  whose  vessels  crowd  the  roadstt^od 
during  the  season.  The  ocean  currents  are  such  in  this  vicinity 
that  even  in  calm  weather  the  surf  is  magnificent.  Fvx  Harbor 
may  be  reached  by  a  short  sail.  Here  the  native  Esquimaux  may 
be  seen  in  their  nearest  approach  to  the  civilized  world.  Nume- 
rous rivers  fall  into  the  ocean  hereaboute,  all  of  them  affording 
the  finest  salmon-fishing. 

Along  the  Belle  Isle  Straits  and  the  Gulf  of  St.  Lawrence  the 
coast  is  somewhat  more  closely  settled  than  that  to  the  northward, 
but  it  is  still  wild,  and  its  general  character  is  the  same.  Bradore 
Bay  claims  to  be  the  site  of  the  first  settlement  made  on  this 
continent  by  Europeans.  Brest  was  and  is  its  name,  and  1508  is 
the  alleged  year  of  its  foundation. 

The  Vt/t^auMTwix  are  a  curious  group  of  picturesque  limestone 
crags,  having  among  them  several  hundred  inhabitants.  They 
lie  between  the  western  end  of  the  island  of  Anticosti  and  the 
mainland.  The  Mome  Biter  ends  the  route  of  a  weekly  boat 
from  Quebec.  Here  are  quite  extensive  iron  works,  owned  m 
Montreal,  and  a  hotel  where  reasonably  comfortable  quarters 

may  be  had. 

The  Bay  of  Seven  Mands  is  ont  of  the  most  picturesque  on  the 
coast  its  rocky  islands  rising  abruptly  hundreds  of  feet  above  the 
water  Anticmti  has  few  attractions  for  visitors,  and  is  indeed 
nearly  uninhabitable  in  summer,  on  account  of  black  flies  and  mos- 
quitoes. With  the  neighbormg  coasts  it  has  proved  fatal  to  many 
vessels,  and  hundreds  of  castaways  have  perished  on  its  inhospita- 
ble shores.  There  are  now  relief  stations  at  convenient  distances, 
BO  that  the  terrible  scenes  of  past  years  are  not  likely  to  be 
repeated. 

THE  LOWER  BT.  lAWKENCB  AKD  THE  8AGUENAY  BIVEE8 
Are  within  the  regular  range  of  summer  travel.     Steamers  leave 
Quebec  at  hours  which  may  be  easily  ascertained  in  that  city,  and 
the  trains   of  the  Intercolonial  Bailvcay  render  accessible  aU 

points  on  the  south  shore. 

10 


t    ',! 


liltTTISll  I'OSSFSSin.SS. 


ip  of  islands  near 
thein  iH  the  town 
)f  this  region,  it  is 
iwd  the  roadstead 
oh  in  this  vieiuity 
3nt.  Fox  Harbor 
ire  Esquimaux  may 
ed  world.  Nume- 
of  them  affording 

St.  Lawrence  the 
t  to  the  northward, 
the  same.  Bradore 
ment  made  on  thia 
1  name,  and  1508  is 

jturcsque  limestone 
inhabitants.  They 
Anticosti  and  the 
of  a  weekly  boat 
n  works,  owned  in 
imfortable  quarters 

;  picturesque  on  the 
ds  of  feet  above  the 
itors,  and  is  indeed 
black  flies  anc'  mos- 
woved  fatal  to  many 
aed  on  its  inhospita- 
ionvenient  distances, 
,re  not  likely  to  be 

lOVENAY  BIVEBS 

irel.  Steamers  leave 
ined  in  that  city,  and 
euder  accessible  all 


Murmu  llay,  83  miles  from  Qtiebno,  is  the  first  place  of  resort 
reached,  and  tlie  principal  one  on  the  north  shore.  The  leading 
hotels  ate  Diihe.rijcr'ii,  The,  l,orne.  and  W'lrrcn'n.  There  is  good 
fishing  in  the  river  and  the  neighboring  Inkers. 

llmere  da  Loup,  \Vi  miles  from  Quebec,  has  several  lar,uo 
boarding-houses,  and  one  hotel,  La  Jioc/uUe  Jlmm:  A  few  miles 
up  the  river  are  picturesque  falls,  which  are  a  favorite  picnic 
ground  for  summer  visitors. 

Cacoimn,  6  miles  east  of  Riviere  du  Loup,  is  the  principal 
watering-place  on  the  river.  8t.  Lawrence  Hail  and  the  Maimioit. 
Uouttc  are  the  two  largest  hotels.  The  charges  at  those  are  $3. 50 
and  |3.00  per  day.  There  are  many  smaller  hotels  and  boarding- 
houses,  where  the  charges  are  still  more  moderate.  Cacouna 
seldom  knows  hot  weather.  Its  pure  air,  fine  beach,  and  pictu- 
resque surroundings,  render  it  an  exceptionally  healthful  and 
attractive  resort,  and  many  Americans  as  well  as  Canadians  make 
it  their  summer  home.  Cottages  are  springing  up  on  all  sides, 
and  its  future  importance  lo  the  tourist  world  promises  greatly 
to  exceed  its  present  remarkable  pi  asperity. 

TH£  SAOUENAT  BIVEB 

Joins  the  St.  Lawrence  liU  miles  from  Quol)eo.  Ifc  is  beyond 
question  one  of  the  most  remarkable  rivers  in  the  world.  From 
its  mouth  toChicoutimi,  the  head  of  steam  navigation,  its  shores 
present  a  series  of  mighty  cliffs  and  headlands,  which  rise  in 
some  instances  to  a  height  nearly  equaling  the  width  of  the  river. 
Its  depth  is  l,0fK)  feet  or  more,  and  its  black  waters  hardly 
afford  a  practicable  anchorage  ground  for  a  hundred  miles.  Ships 
of  the  largest  size  ascend  for  cargoes  of  lumber,  and  are  obliged, 
when  the  wind  changes,  to  go  about  and  sail  the  other  way,  for 
the  wind  never  blows  across  this  rook-bouud  stream.  The 
steamer  usually  ascends  the  river  at  night,  and  descends  by  day- 
light If  the  traveler  times  his  trip  so  as  to  secure  a  full  moon, 
this  is  an  admirable  arrangement,  but  it  is  somewhat  exasperating 
to  pass  ihrough  such  wonderful  scenery  on  a  dark  night.  At 
Tadounac,  near  the  mouth  of  the  river,  is  a  large  hotel  (|3..504>er 
day),  and  there  ore  numerous  private  houses,  occupied  during  the 
summer.    Above  this  point  on  the  Saguenay  no  accommodatioui 

11 


SKA-SIDK  UKSORTS. 

for  travelers  exist,  save  such  as  can  be  obtained  ia  the  houses  ot 
the  fuMlant  aud  logging  camps. 

FBINCE  EDWARD  I81AHD. 
This  province  of  the  Dominion  contains  nearly  100  000  inhabi- 
tants      It  lies  o«  the  ooast  ot  New  Brunswick,  in  the  sou  hem 
portion  of  the  Gulf  of  St.  Lawrence,  and  enjoys  a  mdder  cl  mate 
Than  some  of  the  neighboring  shores.     Its  scenery  .s  not   trikmg 
ia  any  respect,  nor  does  it  possess,  otherwise  than  m  its  ftne  a.r 
unusual  a  tractions  for  the  tourist.     Charlotletown  «  -  Pl»"«  «J 
TOOO  inhabitants,  with  three  small  hotels      Sunmenule    s  the 
next  largest  town.     The  hland  Park  Hotel  is  on  an  .slaud    n  the 
harbor.     It  is  well  spoken  of  by  Americans  who  have  v.sited 
The  Prince  Edward  Idaml  RaUway  is  a  narrow-gauge  road   built 
in  1874  by  the  Dominion  government.     It  runs  from  end  to  end 
of  the  island,  about  120  miles,  stopping  at  every  hamlet  where 
passengers  or  freight  can  be  found.  ;  -- 

CAPE  BEETON  ISLAND. 
The  Gulf  of  St.  Lawrence  is  separated  from  the  Atlantic  by  the 
iBland.  of  Newfoundland  and  Cape  Breton.     These  are  but  httle 
Tisitcd  by  travelers,  although   much  that  is  mterestmg  to  the 
Tpoluan  and  tourist  is  to  be  found  on  their  co,.,ts  and  m  the.r 
foreste.     Cape  Breton  is  remarkable  for  its  romantic  -e^^J^'  !^ 
bracing  atmosphere,  and  for  its  historical  nssoomtions.     In  the 
Sle  of  the  last  century  the  island,  or  its  principal  fortress  at 
Murn    was  a  bona  of  contention  between  the  French  and 
S  i^  whrexpended  vast  sums  and  thousands  of  lives  in  taking 
2  icing  it«  formidable  works.    The  story  of  LouiBburg  -  one 
"tre  most  thrilUng  afforded  by  the  history  of  the  'Old  trench 
War  "   At  Sidney  and  Baddeck,  reasonably  good  hotels  are  found, 
and  at  most  of  the  farm-houses  in  the  trout-fishing  region  com- 
mie quarters  may  be  engaged  at  moderate  rates      The  Mai^ 
ta?ee  River  is  the  most  noted  trout  stream  on  the  island.     Large 
SlLsof  coalare  mined  in  the  vicinity  of  Sidney    and  the 
coitfitryis    rapidly   developing  an   unwonted  ^'^^'f^  .^l^ 
i«tad  is  almost  bisected  by  a  sound  or  bay  known  as  the     Bras 
d^"  which  has  a  superficiivl  area  of  some  five  hundred  square 


-  -■ii--,'CS**fc;i:<?S* , 


--*  ;  ;.i j^^^JjrV>-^'&  '  ■-'.'V>*!^'  *  ' 


i—9^r-  x,s<.-^^^v**'t=At*a:-^ 


nniTisii  POSSESSIONS. 


i  ia  the  houiies  ot 


rly  100,000  inhabi- 
k,  in  the  Bouthern 
a  a  milJer  olimato 
lery  is  not  striking 
iian  in  its  line  air, 
town  is  a  place  of 
SummerMe  is  the 
)u  an  inland  in  the 
:io  have  visited  it. 
v-gauge  road,  built 
9  from  end  to  end 
very  hamlet  where 


tho  Atlantic  by  the 
These  are  but  little 
I  interesting  to  tho 
•  coiwts  and  in  their 
Qtnantic  scenery,  its 
asooiutions.     In  the 
principal  fortress  at 
uen  the  French  and 
nds  of  lives  in  taking 
y  of  Loaisburg  ia  one 
of  the  "  Old  French 
ood  hotels  are  found, 
t-fishing  region  com- 
ite  rates.     The  Mar- 
n  the  island.     Large 

of  Sidney,  and  the 
ed  prosperity.  The 
known  as  the  "Bras 

five  hundred  square 


miles,  and  almost  equals  the  Sagucnay  in  its  abrupt  cliffs  and  tho 
grandeur  of  iU  surroundiiiKS. 

Hteamers  nni  from  Halifax  to  Sidney,  but  their  times  of  de- 
parture are  at  intervals  of  two  weeks,  and  it  is  iiiiiioBsiblo  to  give 
accurate  directions.     Lett'jrs  addressed  to  tho  Anglo-French  H.  S. 
Co.,  or  tho  Eastern  S.  S.  Co.,  will  no  doubt  secure  the  desired  in- 
formation.    There  is  also  an  overland  route  im  the  Intercolonial 
Railway,  crossing  the  Out  of  Canso,  and  continuing  by  stage. 
NEW70TTHDLANI). 
The  trip  to  and  around  this  immense  island  is  made  by  steamer 
from  Halifax,  and  possesses  an  interest  peculiar  to  itself.     The 
coast  is  almost  without  exception  abrupt  and  picturesque.     The 
few  harbors  which  open  through  tho  wall  of  rock  are  ports  of 
queer  Ashing  towns  seldom  visited  by  tourists,  and  tho  interior  is 
a  vast  forest  intersected  by  rivers  and  broken  by  lakes  which  aro 
not  yet  fully  explored.     The  capital,  St.  John's,  is  a  city  of  25,000 
inhabitants,  and  has  very  pleasant  and  picturesque  surroundings. 
The  chief  business  of  tho  island  is  fishing,  and  St.  .John's  owes  its 
prosperity  to  the  trade  with  the  "outports,"  as  the  other  coast 
towns  are  in  general  designated. 

The  St.  Pierre  and  Miquelon  islands,  lying  off  the  southern 
point  of  Newfoundland,  are  stiU  under  the  French  flag,  being  the 
sole  remnants  of  her  once  wide  American  possessions.  They  are 
of  considerable  importance,  being  the  rendezvous  for  an  immense 
French  fishing  fleet  and  a  depot  of  supplies.  The  French  tele- 
graph cable  I'uds  here,  and  goes  thence  to  Duxbury,  Mass. 

NOVA  SCOTIA. 

The  north-eastern  and  south-eastern  shores  of  the  Bay  of  Fiuidy 
belong  to  this  Province,  which  forms  an  extensive  peninsula, 
joined  with  the  mainland  by  an  isthmus  at  Chignecto.  The  shores, 
both  on  the  ocean  and  on  the  bay,  are  very  mgged,  but  the  latter 
are  most  attractive  to  the  tourist,  and  are  oftenest  visited,  being 
more  accessible  in  coasting  craft.  The  land  is  fertile  along  the 
bay,  anC  there  are  many  farms  and  villages  of  a  primitive  charac- 
ter and  very  interesting  to  the  tourist.  The  extensive  mineral 
deposits  of  this  region,  consisting  of  coal,  iron,  copper,  and  gold, 
have  of  late  attracted  much  attention  from  capitalists  and  acien- 

18 


^i»j*i«a:-*Ji^-^:j-^"'^ 


y:'jii^V-'^.-v^0S^~^'^-.?-^<^^\^r^*'-\i!^'^^ 


UKA-HlUt:  ItKSOltTii. 


tiflo  men.  Tho  coul  mcawiros  arc  chiutljr  iu  the  iioiKhborhood  of 
I'iHou,  on  Northumlwrlimd  StriiitH,  iiudart!  onnnctod  with  llalifiix 
l.y  rail!  Tho  coal  is  bituininoiiH,  ami  lia.s  boon  mined  oxtonHivoly 
of  late  years.  Tho  ooal-flddM  extend  alon(?  tho  Atlautio  ooawt 
from  I'ajH!  CanBo  to  Cape  Sal.lo,  oxtendinj,'  about  three  miloH  iu 
land.  They  are  in  some  placoH  vory  rich,  although  they  have 
never  cauBcd  such  an  exoiUiUiont  nmouK  fortuno-Boekerii  eh  was 
the  case  with  Calif.)rnia  and  AuBtralia.  Tho  other  mineral  ro- 
gioHH  contain  a  vast  variety  of  Kyimum,  building  Htonc«,  and  va- 
rioiiH  rare  minoraU,  and  ore  often  visited  by  parties  of  raineralo- 
pists  in  soareh  of  cabinet  Bpecimena. 

Miium  Bill/,  the  eoHtern  arm  of  the  Day  of  Fundy.  is  noted  oil 
over  the  world  for  it.s  tides,  which,  during  certain  Heasons,  riHO  to 
the  height  of  Beventy  feet,  with  a  rapidity  which  is  terriflo  and 
Bometiraea  dangerous.     At  all  seiiaons  of  tho  year  the  tides  in  this 
bay  are  extraordinary,  and  the  visitor  should  always  bear  in  mind 
tho  possibility  of  being  surrounded  or  cut  off  from  shore  by  the  in- 
coming waters.  From  Minus  Hay,  where  Cape  Blomidou  (Blow-mo- 
down)  rises  in  grandeur  to  a  height  of  several  hundred  feet,  to 
Briar's  Island,  a  distance  of  over  a  hnndrotl  miles,  a  lofty  Berios 
of  trap-cliffs  rises  from   the  water  in  succession  of  towering 
precipices,  in  some  cases  (100  feet  high.     Game  is  still  abundant 
all  over  tho  Province,  and  in  the  north-eastern  part  raoose  and 
bears  are  still  found,  while  all  the  lesser  varieties  of  partri<lge, 
plover,  and  wild-fowl  exist  in  such  quantities  aa  to  attract  nurao- 
rouB  sportsmen  from  all  over  the  country.    The  fishing  is  good, 
both  in  salt  and  fresh  wat«r,  the  former  being  alive  with  mackerel, 
cod,  and  the  other  common  kinds,  and  tho  latter  affording  capital 
Bport  for  those  who  despise  everything  excepting  salmon  and  trout. 
Tho  lakes  of  Nova  Scotia  are  very  numero\is,  although  generally 
small,  and  in  these  capital  fishing  is  to  be  found.      It  is.  in  fact, 
difRcult  for  the  sportsman  to  find  a  place  in  the  Province  where 
•    there  is  not  good  sport  with  rod  and  gun.     The  site  of  the  Acadian 
Bottlomenis,  the  story  of  whose  inhabitants  has  been  told  to  the 
world  in  "Evangeline,"  by  Mr.  Longfellow,  is  still  pointed  out. 
and  in  some  instances  the  cellars  of  the  old  French  houses  are 

visible. 

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JIUITlSll  i't).S.SKS.SJO.,S. 


e  uoiKhborlioocl  of 
flctod  with  lliilifiix 
mitiud  oxtimmvuly 
,hu  Atlantic  <;()a«t 
mt  tlireo  mileH  in 
Lhough  thny  have 
luo-BeekeM  bb  was 
other  mineral  ro- 
ng  Htonc«,  and  va- 
arties  of  raincralo- 

?"undy,  ia  noted  all 
aiu  H«asou8,  riso  to 
hich  i»  terrilio  and 
jar  the  tides  in  this 
.Iways  bear  in  mind 
•oui  Hhoro  by  the  in- 
Uomidou  (Blow-mo- 
ll hundred  feet,  to 
niles,  a  lofty  Heries 
lession  of   towering 
ne  is  still  abundant 
m  part  moose  and 
rioties  of  partri<lge, 
oa  to  attract  nurao- 
rhe  fishing  is  good, 
alive  with  mackerel, 
ter  affording  capital 
ig  salmon  and  trout. 
,  although  generally 
and.      It  is.  in  fact, 
the  Province  where 
le  site  of  the  Acadian 
lias   been  told  to  the 
is  still  pointed  out, 
i  French  houses  are 


HALIFAX,  Halifax  Co.,  Nova  Bootia. 

HoTK.i.H—  Wiirci-lfi/,  Stfinirl'n,  l[<dij'iix,  Tntcrnntinnnl. 
The  rocky  shores  of  Nova  Scotia  are  admirably  adapted  for  the 
cfTfi'tivo  arnuigemi.'nt  of  citii^s,  and  Halifax  has  made  the  most 
of  itn  opportuniticH,  being  built  on  the  side  of  a  hill  whicili  rixes 
250  feet  above  the  waters  of  the  magnificent  harbor.  The  streots 
are  broad  and  smoothly  paved  or  macadamized,  the  wharves  are 
well  built,  and  usually  well  filled  with  shipping,  and  altogether 
the  city  presents  a  Very  busy  and  attractive  aspect  as  the  traveler 
approaches  on  the  deck  of  an  ocean  steamer.  It  is  thoroughly 
English  in  its  social  aspects,  ond  gay  at  all  seasons,  after  the 
decorous  English  fashion. 

The  government  buildings,  including  the  Province  Building,  the 
different  barracks,  the  hospitals,  Dalhousie  College,  and  the  Court- 
House,  are  all  interesting  objouts  to  the  strauger.  Tho  citadel, 
occupying  the  summit  of  the  heights  commanding  the  town,  is  a 
work  of  great  strength,  and,  next  to  the  somewhat  similar  forti- 
fications at  Quebec,  is  the  strongtist  fort  in  the  British  American 
possessions.  Halifax  is  a  very  interesting  place  in  which  to  spend 
a  few  days,  and  from  thence  as  a  center,  many  interesting  excur- 
sions may  bo  made  in  almost  any  direction.  The  oommunications 
ore  as  follows:  with  New  York  weekly,  by  the  British  mail 
steamers;  with  St.  John,  N.  B.,  by  rail  and  steamboat,  on 
Wednesdays  and  Saturdays,  connecting  with  Portland  BtcanuTs, 
and  by  the  Intercolonial  Railway  to  Yarnujuth,  at  tho  end  of  the 
peninsula,  and  with  the  railway  system  of  the  United  States  and 
Canada  by  way  of  Truro  and  St.  John,  N.  B.  The  steamship 
"Falmouth,"  which  plies  between  Boston  and  Halifax,  is  a 
splendid  side-wheel  steamer,  nearly  new,  and  was  built  expressly 
for  the  route.  She  leaves  Boston  every  Thursday  morning,  and 
touches  at  Portland  for  some  two  hours.  On  her  return  she  leaves 
Halifax  Monday  evenings  and  reauhes  Boston  Wednesday  morning, 
without  calling  at  Portland.  Tourists  will  find  this  line  one  of 
their  best  moans  of  reaching  or  returning  from  Nova  Scotia. 
Stages  run  in  all  directions  through  the  neighboring  country, 

NEW  BRUNSWICK. 
This  is  one  of  the  provinces  of  the  Dominion  of  Canada,  lying 

15 


HKA-SIDK  UESOUrs. 

next  to  the  State  of  Mainn  an.l  .cparated  thorcfro-  .>y  the  8t^ 
Croix  Uivor.      The  couhI  in  Hi.nilar  to  tlu.l  of   Maine,  but  the 
S-  w"        ..oard  and  l...l,inK  ouu  be  obtain.-!  aro  ...ud.  U^ 
:  .  TouH,     Tho  .l.a.aot.r  and  habiu  ot  the  iuhat..tant«  uro  ...  r. 
r   nilivo   and  tho  wl.olo  r..«ion  in,  i..  nhort,  n.oro  a.la,.t..d  to  the 
Zu  II'l  .po.tHn.an  than  of  tho  to..ri.t,  ^^^^^^^^^^ 
eoi.latio..  of  tho  torn.     Tho  co.iutry  in  very  w.hl  an.l  hilly,  an    w 
ntrn  Id   by  numorouH  riv.r«,  which  rond.^r  uvnoo  nav.«at  ou 
ty  Ind  d..i«htfu..     In  faot,  by  the  aid  of  «hort  J«.    ti 
whole  r..Kion  c.u.  be  travern.Ml  by  water.     I  he  HaU  >f  Y"'      " 
Zhich  Now  l.r«nHwiclc  for.nB  the  norther,*  --^' '«   ;'  ^V^t 
for  tho  toiuiHt,  be  he  flHhor.nun,  hunter,  y,u>).tH.n.in,  art.st,  or 
Mi,^,  iv  BiJ  U.'er      ItH  ,.iHur.'H.,uo  wooded  nhoroH  and  .Hlun.U.,  .t 
Z  1  .  1     -onderful  tide,  are  yearly  beeo..i...  n....,  and 
"i  at'tr-ictive  to  vi.tor.     The  be«t  way  U. -e      .,  ba      n        « 
eo.u.t8  iH  to  n.ake  up  a  party,  charter  "^  "^'^'^^^J /J""^  ;,^„,  J,,,,.. 
H  week  in  oruining  about  those  iuteroHtn.K  waterH.      ^J  '"" '"" 
\Z  U  very  essential  to  co.fort  in  '^2:ZZr:^^oZ- 
IMirature  Ih  liable  to  variation.,  of  the  most  «uaatu  a 
for  character. 

8T.  JOHN,  8t,  John  Co.,  Province  of  Hew  Bnin.wl(*. 
Pew  citiee  are  -e  inctur..«ely  lo^o.^^^^^^^^^^^^ 
this,  the  chief  city  of  the  Provirice      Its  budtu,  ^^ 

pe,.inHula,  just  at  the  mouth  o    the  Ht.  John  U 

5877,  its  southern  half  was  to  al  y  'l^f^yf^^^^i^  'di„g  hotels,  and 

ai.triet  included  the  finest  buildm^  and  a^^^^^  ^  ^^^,,^ 

It  will  be  long  ere  the  ^^^^^^  fj^''^:^'^:.,,  worthy  of  atten- 

effaced.     The  scenery  of  St.  John  l^v«r  .s 

tion.  it«  noteworthy  features^^^^^^^^^^  ^^^  „,,^„. 

limits  are  passed.    '^^'^  ^^^'f/l^^  ^^^^  tor  some  400  yards, 
Hing  cliffs  bemg  only  »';«*  ^o^^^^^^^^^^  ap  ^^^  ^^^^  .^  ^^^ 

These  narrows  are  pivssable  by  y«f  «'^"'' J^  ^^^  ,^^e  level, 

river  above  and  in  the  harbor  below  ^  ^f,^"^ ^^''^^.^ent  set; 
for  whether  the  tide  is  ebbing  or  A^^^  ™Va Ldous,  if 

through  the  m.  r^n^y^^f^^^^^^fZ^^^^^^ 

not  wholly  impracticable.    Iho  St.  J»«° J*^  ^^       ftjg 

region,  and  much  of  the  prosperity  of  tho  city  is  aue 


s. 

thurcfrom  by  the  St. 
|,„t  of   Maine,  b>it  the 
ibtaim^il  iiru  iiiucli  1<ikh 
le  iiihaliiUiitu  ivru  iiioro 
t,  luoro  atlapti'd  ti)  lUo 
iHt,  in  ttio  onlinary  ao- 
-y  Willi  ana  hilly,  and  Ih 
undur  uaiioo  naviijatiou 
,  of  BhDrt  portage*,  tho 
The  lioji  of  Fundi/,  of 
,  coast,  in  full  of  intoruist 
r,  yachtHHian,  artiHt,  or 
d  HhorcH  and  ihlandu,  iU 
uly  becoming  niorti  and 
ly  to  Bco  tho  bay  and  tho 
jitable  veHscl,  and  upend 
ig  watoiH.     Warm  cloth- 
,11  oxcurmou,  m  the  tom- 
,8t  Buddeu  and  unlookod- 

of  New  BrwiwrielE. 
cated  in  appearance  than 
Ih  built  upon  a  bold  rocky 
1.  John  Uiver.     In  June, 
jycd  by  fire.     The  burned 
all  the  lending  hotels,  and 
ntlagTatiou  will  be  wholly 
or  is  well  worthy  of  atten- 
almost  as  soon  as  the  city 
tecomes  narrow,  the  oppo- 
ipart  for  some  400  yards. 
,nly  when  the  water  in  the 
nearly  on  the  Bame  level, 
ing,  a  furious  current  sets 
,n  extremely  hazardous,  if 
n  taps  an  extensive  lumber 
the  city  is  due  to  the  profits 


BRTTtsll  pnMSKSHtom 

of  thU  bnnlnfiMi.  Ttu  fntpmationul  StPamahIp  Oompany's  boats 
Iravn  lloHton  for  Ht.  John  al.  eight  o'clock  a  M  .  ev.-ry  Monday, 
Wtuln.wla.v,  mid  Friday,  from  July  to  September,  and  ou  Mon- 
dayH  itnd  'rinus,lii.v»  iliiriiiK  th"  r.'Ht  of  the  Hfiutoii.  Boats  lettve 
Ht.  John  on  W.MliH'Hdays  and  SatiirdayH  for  Wiiidftor,  N.  H.,  oon- 
noctinK  with  Halifax  by  rail.  Tho  Kuro)uitu  ami  y<>rt/i  Aini-ri- 
can  ItiiiliMi/.  1(»H  milcH  to  Shodiac,  on  the  Straits  of  NofUiumber- 
lan.l,  (.oimictH  witli  Htoainboats  for  tho  Gulf  of  St.  Lawrence  and 
IMuco  Kdward  Island. 

OEAND  MENAN  ISLAND,  Charlotte  Co.,  New  Bmnewlok. 

Tho  isliiiid  (Which  was  lirnt  H.atl.id  about  the  year  IMOO)  is  about 
twenty  inil.s  h.njr,  and  from  three  to  ttvo  wide,  ond  ia  intersected 
from  end  to  end  by  good  roads. 

During'  Hit'   Huuiiner   it  is   reached    by   daily  sleamers  from 
Boston   an.l   Portland,  by   way  of   EaNti.ort.     During  the   win- 
ter t'lere  is  couinumioation  once  or  twice  a  week.     A  stage  lino 
connects  North  Head  with  Grand  Harbor,  nine  miles  distant,  car- 
rying iniraeiigers  and  mails.     There  are  no  hotels  or  boarding- 
houses  on  tho  i.sland,  but  many  of  tho   residents  accoiumo<lato 
summer  viNitors  with  well-furnisiied  rooms  and  excellent  fare  ot 
Boyenty-tivo  cents  to  a  dollar  a  day,  or  from  three  to  seven  dollars 
per  week  (gold).     Among  tho  natural  ottraotions  of  the  island  are 
the  bold,  precipitous  headlands  on  its  western  whore,  which  rise  to 
a  height  of  t^ight  hundred  feet.     On  the  south  eoHt  side  are  ton  or 
twelve  small  islands,  and  a  number  of  picturewiue  coves,  known  as 
Pettifs,  Oaskiirs,  Woodward's,  and  Grand  Harbor,  all  abounding 
in  sea-fowl,  ducks,  seals,  and  cccasioually  whales.     Tho  shores  aro 
rich  in  natural  curiosities,  the  surf-bathing  is  very  ftno;  and  cod, 
hake,  pollock,  halibut,  mackerel,  and  herring  can  be  caught  in 
any  quantity.     The  island  aleo  has  several  fresh-water  ponds  or 
lakes,  affording,  with  their  facilities  for  fishing  and  fowling,  ex- 
cellent objective  points  for  inland  excursions.     Deer,  squirrels, 
and  rabbits  abound  in  tho  woods 'hereabout,  and  there  aro  plenty 
of  frosh-vater  trout  in  the  brooks  and  pond.s.    Tho  climate,  from 
May  to  October,  is  considered  highly  beneficial  to  invalids,  es- 
pecially those  suffering  from  gout,  dyspepsia,  asthma,  ond  mala- 
rious diseases. 

17 


SEA-SIDE  RESORTS. 

t  o„  th.  ««.«.,  h"  ™*  ""  jSrior'.  Face,  .  ouriou,  ponp 
„t  rook.,  wtoch,  .p.t.  o'  *""  J'^;/,  „,„,,  „e  .„,rthd.»  .uffi- 

than  it  now  ttujoya. 


le,  and  shielding  it 
any  natural  attrac- 
ice,  a  curious  group 
.ng  a  target  for  the 
:e  nevertheless  suffi- 
Bople  of  the  island 
ers,  and  were  it  not 
sional  fogs,  render- 
lo  would  have  long 
greater  popularity 


MAINE. 


The  sea-coast  of  this,  the  largest  of  the  New  England  States,  ia 
about  two  hundred  miles  in  length,  trending  to  the  north-east  and 
Bouth-west,  if  its  general  direction  only  is  considered,  but  boxing 
the  compass  repeatedly  in  its  countless  inlets  and  bays.  It  is  the 
most  diversified  coast  imaginable.  It  possesses  beaches  as  white, 
smooth,  and  hard  as  those  of  Newport ;  others  made  up  of  many 
colored  pebbles,  from  the  size  of  a  grain  of  wheat  to  that  of  a 
waluut ;  and  again  others  composed  of  boulders,  assorted  accord- 
ing to  size,  from  a  few  inches  to  several  feet  in  diameter.  Be- 
tween these  beaches,  and  overhanging  them  and  surrounding 
them,  are  the  granite  rocks  which  lend  the  picturesque  element 
to  the  scene.  These  are  in  some  cases  low  and  in  others  high ; 
here  simply  shelving  ledges,  there  towering  cliffs ;  but  everywhere 
they  are  infinitely  varied  in  form,  and  everywhere,  except  in  the 
sheltered  coves  or  on  the  shoreward  side  of  the  countless  islands, 
the  "  white  horses  "  of  the  Atlantic  are  forever  trampling  shore- 
ward and  dashing  their  foam  high  over  the  rocky  barriers.  In 
the  following  detailed  sketches  of  summer  resorts  on  the  Maine 
coast,  many  omissions  have  necessarily  been  made,  simply  because 
of  the  surplus  of  material.  It  is  safe  to  assume  that  almost  every 
family  living  permanently  on  this  coast  receives  boarders  during 
the  summer  months,  and  in  many  of  the  villages  there  are  one  or 
two  hotels,  usually  of  moderate  size.  The  charges  at  all  these 
places  are  reasonable  and  the  fare  plain.  It  is  of  course  impossi- 
ble to  obtain  many  city  luxuries  for  the  table,  but  blueberries,  fish,  • 
and  game  are  often  abundant,  and  cleanliness  and  kindUness  are 
characteristics  of  the  inhabitants.  From  the  New  Hampshire  line 
to  Bath  on  the  Kennebec  River,  all  places  on  the  coast  are  accessi- 
ble by  stages  from  the  stations  of  the  Eastern  and  Boston  and 

19 


! 


SKA-SIDE  RESORTS. 

Maine  Railroads  fro.  Boston,  connet^  at JoHJ-d^^^^^^^^ 

Maine  Central  Railroad  ^ «  B'^^^or,  wh»ch  «  the  mo 

port  from  which  to  reach  the  de^rable  PO^t^?^  ™  ^  J,, 

Lsidesthese  railway  ^^^^^'^f^^^^^^^^^  ^^  -«*' 
^rrrir'°"r:ra  etftle%ou.h  very  seve. 
of  Penobscot  Bay.     ino  ciuui.u  „„„„,    and  it  is  even 

in  winter,  is  cool  and  invi,oratmg  m  sammer,  ^J  ^^ 

claimed  that  invalids  Buiferu,.  frojn  P^^;-^  JJ^^  ,,  ,^^ 
often  benefited  by  a  sojourn  on  t^^J^^*"^  f„,  tte  fresh 

kind  should,  however,  be  ---f  j/^^  ^^^2.  constitutions, 
oc'ean  breezes  are  often  too  brae mg  *"'  J^^^^^^^i^ntly  con- 
For  those,  however,  who  are  m  »^«f  ^' "' ^^^f^e  L"«  c*^"^^ 
valescent  ix.  enjoy  ite  pecuhar  ^'^-^^^^'^^J^^^^^^^  the  At- 
possesses  attractions  which  are  aot  found  elsewuere 

lantic  seaboard. 

•'   FOETLAin),  Cumberland  Co.,  Maine. 
,08   -.  /»*«.     Ho™-».».*   r*    f"""^ 

Portland  claims,  with  a  very  good  show  of  ]-«-'  ^^^^ JJ  '^^^^ 
Jrbeautiful  city  in  the  Union,  a  ^^-^^^^  ^^^Xthic^^^ 
ever,  be  received  with  due  ^  owance  ^o'^^'^;  P^^^^^^,  ^.^st 

Bprea<iing  shade-trees  oeiort-uu  s  ..^jn^Hhes    This  fire  occur- 

red  on  the  4th  of  July,  m  tne  y  however, 

landers  are  fond  of  making  picnic  excursions. 


MALVE. 


Portland  with  the 
lie  moHt  oonvenieut 
on  Penobscot  Bay. 
;  steamers  run  from 
both  east  and  west, 
though  very  severe 
ler,  and  it  is  even 
iry  complaints  are 
Statements  of  this 
ition,  for  the  fresh 
Lioate  constitutions, 
are  sufficiently  con- 
es, the  Maine  coast 
Isewhere  on  the  At- 


laine. 

uth,  Preble,    United 

jufetice,  that  it  is  the 
nt  which  must,  how- 
tie  partiality  which  la 
iris  perhaps  the  finest 
high  peninsula,  many 
■e  beautified  by  wide- 
ISW),  which  laid  nearly 
ashes.  This  fire  occur- 
id  was  probably  caused 
3d  district  is,  however, 
style  than  before,  and 
this  disastrous  confla- 
)ed  the  fire,  and  there 
1  to  be  seen.     Tae  vis- 
lower  promenades,  and 
obtained  of  the  harbor 
itaius  in  the  distance, 
islands,  to  which  Port- 
us. 


Portland  was  settled  in  1032.  It  became  a  part  of  the  Massa- 
chusetts Colony  in  1058,  and  was  destroyed  by  Indians  in  1070. 
Two  years  later  it  was  resettled,  but  the  French  and  Indians  de- 
stroyed it  again  in  1090.  At  the  outbreak  of  the  Revolution  it 
was  again  nearly  destroyed.  It  has  now  30,000  inhabitants,  and  is 
a  highly  prosperous  city. 

Cape  Elizabeth  is  one  of  the  great  attractions  of  Portland.  A 
drive  of  three  miles,  over  a  capital  road,  brings  the  visitor  to  this 
favorite  resort.  Cape  Cottage  is  a  large  hotel  frequented  by  vis- 
itors from  all  over  New  England.  It  is  quite  the  fashion  in  Port- 
land  to  drive  out  to  the  Cape  after  a  south  easterly  blow,  and  see 
the  surf  which  comes  in  on  the  rocks  with  unbroken  force  from 
the  open  ocean.  The  Ocean  House  and  the  Atlantic  Iloim  axe  a 
few  miles  further  along  the  coast.  Nine  miles  from  the  city  is 
the  Twin  Sisters  Light-House,  at  the  extremity  of  the  cape. 

Among  the  islands,  Cushinf/'s  is  the  favorite  resort  for  bathing 
and  fishing,  the  Oltatra  House  affording  accommodations  for 
those  who  make  more  than  a  transient  visit.  The  harbor  is  de- 
fended by  Forts  Preble,  Scannel,  and  Gorges.  Steamers  run  daily 
during  the  summer  to  all  points  of  interest  accessible  by  water. 

Portland  is  connected  with  Boston  by  the  Enstern  R.  R  and 
the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  The  Mi.ine  Ventral  and  its  branches 
run  to  Augusta  and  Bangor,  and  the  Poi'tland  and  Ogdsmburg 
R.  R.  passes  through  Conway  and  the  White  Mountains.  During 
the  winter  months  the  Allen  Line  of  steamships  sails  to  Liverpool. 
In  summer  it  lands  instead  at  Quebec.  The  International  Line 
sails  on  Mondays,  Wednesdays,  and  Fridays,  at  six  P.M.,  for 
Eastport  and  St.  John. 

The  steamers  running  between  Portland  and  Boston  are  first- 
doss  side-wheel  steamers,  and  have  elegant  passenger  accommoda- 
tions. They  leave  Boston  and  Portland  every  evening  and  anive 
in  season  to  connect  with  the  earliest  trains.  The  line  has  been 
established  for  neariy  thirty-five  years,  and  dnring  that  time  not 
a  single  passenger  ha!<  lost  life  or  sustained  injui-y,  which  speaks 
well  for  the  management. 

There  is  also  a  commodious  line  of  steamers  from  New  York, 
leaving  Pier  38,  East  River,  4  P.M.,  Mondays  and  Thursdays, 
touching  at  Martha's  Vineyard  in  summer.      Tourists  :?r  the 

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SEASIDE  RESORTS. 

Maine  coast  are  specially  directed  to  this  line.  There  is  a  daily 
line  of  excellent  boats  to  Boston,  and  semi-weekly  line  to  Mt 
Desert,  and  a  tri-weekly  line  up  the  Penobscot  River  to  Bangor. 
Once  a  week  a  steamer  leaves  for  Halifax. 

WELLS,  York  Co.,  Maine. 
80  mUes  from  Boston.     Fr<m  Portland  28.     Hotkl^O<^» 
Home,  Inland  Le,lge  House,  Atlantic  Home. 
This  town  is  on  the  Eastern  Railroad,  also  on  the  Boston  aM 
MainlRailroad,  which  is  nearest  to  the  beach  (time  from  Boston, 
frrs^nd  20  minutes),  and  is  attractive  in  the  PO--n  "f  ^ 
fine  beach,   six  miles  in  length,  upon  or  near  wh  ch   stand  at 
Lterv^^t^e  hotels  named.     York  Beach  and  Bald-Head  <m, 
next  to  the  south,  are  also  favorite  points  for  excurs—.  ^^^^ 
Agan^ntious  Mountain,  twelve  miles  farther    °«t*^.  -^^' 
miles  inland,  commands  a  sweeping  view  of    he  surrounding 

country. 

KENKEBUNK  POET,  York  Co.,  Maine. 

85  m^  fr<nn  Boston.     From  PorUand  23.     Kor^^^^-Beach 

Home,  Sea-Vieu,  Home,  Fairvie^c  Home. 

This  is  almost  the  first  of  the  euphonious  names  which  the 

iniB  IB  »iiuu="  «„;„.      Thfl  "  Port "  is  three  miles 

Western  visitor  encounters  in  Maine,     ine     *^o",    '      .,  „„  fu- 

hotel,  the  Ocean  5^«f- 

BIBSEEOBD,  York  Co.,  Maine. 
%irmleB  from  Boston.    From  Portland  \?>. 

The  Saco  River  at  this  point  furnishes  a  -l^'^^'^^^'^lY^Xf"^ 
.ythreefalUofsixteenfeet,i.d^othe-f-^^^^^^^^^^ 

inrs^^r^rf^tan^e^he  Pe^ere.,  — , 


MAINE. 


There  is  a  daily 
eekly  line  to  Mt 
1  River  to  Bangor. 


Hotels— Ofl«an 
1  Home. 

»n  the  Boston  and 
[time  from  Boston, 
he  possession  of  a 
ar  which  stand  at 
i  Bald-IIead  (Mff, 
:  excursionists,  and 
r  south,  and  four 
if  "-he  surrounding 

[aine. 

HoTBhS— Beach 

House. 

a  names  which  the 
Port "  is  three  miles 
»  be  found  on  the 
lity  is  conveniently 
ral  curiosities  are  to 
the  Spouting  Horn, 

places,  Kennebunk 
18.  Across  the  river 
ffocfe  House.  Three 
w  resort  with  a  gjood 

Ine. 

rtlnndW. 

valuable  water-power 

even  feet.    Biddeford 

s  10,000  inhabitants, 

le  PeppereU,  Laconiay 


or  Saeo,  the  visitor  *iU  find  much  that  is  interefiting  and  instruc- 
tive. The  lumber  interest  here  is  also  important.  A  natural 
curiosity  not  to  be  overlooked  is  The  Pool,  a  deep  basin  hollowed 
out  in  the  solid  rook,  about  a  quarter  of  a  mile  from  the  sea,  and 
connected  with  it  by  a  narrow  passage,  through  which  it  is  filled 
and  emptied  by  each  tide.  Near  the  Pool  is  a  hotel,  the  Yates 
Home,  and  several  large  boarding-houses,  which  bear  the  namog 
of  their  respective  proprietors.  Biddeford  is  connected  with 
Boston  and  Portland  by  four  or  five  trains  daUy  each  way  on  both 
the  Boston  and  Maine  and  the  Eastern  Railroads. 
SAGO,  Kaine, 

Pnj>.  ti.UOO. 

Is  connected  with  Biddeford  by  a  bridge,  and  is  also  prominently 
identified  with  manufacturing  and  lumber  interests.  The  famous 
York  Mills  are  located  here.  Visitors  wUl  find  the  fine  beach,  a 
few  miles  east  of  Saco,  u  favored  resort  for  bathers.  On  Fox- 
well's  Brook,  in  the  same  township,  is  some  bold  and  striking 
scenery,  embracing  a  cascade  sixty  feet  in  height. 

OLD  OBCHARD  BEACH, 
Three  miles  from  Saco  Falls,  has  hotel  accommodations  for  numer- 
ous visitors,  and  Scarborough  Beiich,  with  the  Atlantic  and  Kirk, 
toood  Houses,  is  easily  reached  from  the  same  station.    Old  Orchard 
Beach,  so  culled  from  an  ancient  orchard  of  apple-trees,  four  miles 
from  Saco  and  Biddeford,  is  best  reached  by  the  Boston  and  Maine 
Railroad,  the  track  of  which  runs  between  the  great  hotels  and 
the  beach.    This  beach  has  been  called  the  finest  in  New  England. 
It  extends  ten  or  twelve  miles  from  Pine  Point,  at  the  mouth  of 
Scarborough  River,  to  the  Saco  River,  with  a  breadth  of  300  feet 
at  low  water.     The  sand  is  hard,  smooth,  and  clean.     The  drive 
over  it  is  charming.     The  bathing  is  without  undertow  and  safe. 
Near  the  hotels  is  a  forest  park  of  thirty  acres,  with  pleasant 
paths,  arbors,  and  adornments.     The  neighborhood  offers  interest- 
ing rambles  and  drives,  and  the  resort  is  said  to  be  the  most 
fashionable  of    those    east  of    Hampton  and    Rye.     The    Old 
Orchard  and  the  Ocean  Houses  are  the  largest,  and  every  way  first- 
clasa.     The  Gorham  and  the  Montreal  Houses  are  cheaper,  but 
good  houses.     Scarborough  Beach,  near  by,  has  first-class  hotels, 
among  which  are  the  Atlantic  and  Kirkwood,  and  many  good 

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SEA-SWt:  HKSORTS. 

boardin-houseB.  The  beach,  two  or  three  miles  long,  offers  good 
raUun;....!  flshiug.  Fro.n  the  south  end  of  the  ^^^^^V^^^^ 
rroufs  Nook,  with  large  su.nmcr  boardmg- houses  At  he  north 
is  Richmond's  Island  and  Cape  Elizabeth,  with  its  largo  hotels. 

BATH,  Bagadahock  Co.,  Maine. 
50  mile»  frmn  Portland.    no■^K^.^&,aadahock  House,  Shanm,V» 

Hotel. 
The  Androscoggin  and  Kennebec  Rivers  unite  above  Rath  to 
form  a  bay,  which  is  split  into  innumerable  sulKlivisions  by  various 
islands,  among,  or  near  .hich  is  //«n«-«,  which  was  chosen 
by  Mrs.  Stowe  as  the  scene  of  one  of  her  popular  novels  There 
is  here  an  excellent  hotel,  which  is  conveniently  reached  by  boat 
from  Portland,  or  by  stage  from  the  stations  of  the  hastern  Rail- 

^^^'  WIBCA88ET,  Lincoln  Co.,  Maine. 

KoTEh— J liltoii  House. 
Wiscasset  is  on  a  deep  inlet,  Sheepscot  River  some  eight  miles 
east  of  the  Kennebec.     It  is  reached  by  the  Knox  and  Lmcola 
miway.  PENOBSCOT  BAY. 

This  wide  and  beautiful  b.ay  is  an  expansion  of  the  month  of 
the  Penobscot  River.     The  traveler,  who  merely  sees  its  shores 
and  islands  in  passing,  cannot  fail  to  note  its  beauties      Wo  can 
mention  only  a  few  of  the  many  attractive  places  along  its  shores. 
BELFAST,  Waldo  Co.,  Maine. 
■RoiKLS-Amerhiii  House,  New  England  House. 
Is  on  the  west  shore  of  Penobscot  Bay,  thirty  miles  below  Ban- 
cor     It  is  a  quiet  ship-building  and  fishing  town,  with  prettily 
shaded  streets,  and  many  tasteful  and  elegant  private  residences, 
and  is  connected  regularly  both  by  stage  and  boat  with  Bangor 
Portland,  and  Boston.     The  bay  at  this  point  contains  several 
wooded  islands,  which  form  the  destination  of  frequent  excursion 
parties  during  the  summer  season,  and  which  occasionally,  too, 
are  selected  as  the  scene  of  Methodist  oamp-meetings. 

C,u,tine,  standing  upon  a  tongue  of  land  which  shoots  out  mto 
the  bay,  and  occupying  a  fine  position  as  a  sea  port  town,  w  on 
the  east  side  of  the  bay,  directly  opposite  Belfast,  and  twelve 

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MAINE. 


es  long,  offera  good 
the  beach  projects 
ises.  At  the  north 
1  its  lart^o  hotels. 

e. 

k  House,  Shntinoii'a 

tiito  above  nath  to 
xliviBions  by  various 
which  was  chosen 
iilar  novels.  There 
tly  reached  by  boat 
of  the  Eastern  Rail- 

ine. 

er,  some  eight  miles 
0  Knox  and  Lincoln 


rion  of  the  mouth  of 
erely  sees  its  shores 
;8  beauties.  Wo  can 
aces  alon;,'  its  shores. 

ne. 

gland  House. 
irty  miles  below  Ban- 
g  town,  with  prettily 
nt  private  residences, 
id  boat  with  Bangor, 
loint  contains  several 
01  frequent  excursion 
lich  occasionally,  too, 
-meetings. 

which  shoots  out  into 
seaport  town,  is  on 
)  Belfast,  and  twelve 


miles  distant  from  it.  The  antiquated  residence  of  Baron  Oas- 
tine,  an  oUl  French  settler  of  the  last  oentmy,  is  oiio  of  the  curi- 
osities hero  shown  to  visitors,  as  are  also  the  ruins  of  Fort  Bur- 
rail,  a  fort  built  prior  to  the  revolutionary  days  by  the  British. 
In  common  with  the  sister  town,  Belfast,  Castino  offers  its  vi.sit- 
ors  delightful  sailing,  fishing,  hunting,  and  excursion  trips  to  the 
islands  in  the  adjacent  bay.  Camdm  is  a  pretty  village  at  the 
foot  of  a  striking  group  of  mountains,  rising  somo  1,4()0  feet 
above  the  sea.     Its  principal  hotel  is  the  Bay  View  House. 

BOCKLAND,  Maine, 
Is  located  at  the  entrance  of  Penobscot  Bay  on  the  left,  and  ia 
known  as  one  of  the   impori;ant  lime  regions  of  the  country. 
Granite  quarries  largely  engage  the  attention  of  the  people  of  this 
section.    Its  Custom  House  and  Post-Office  Building  is  pnrticu- 
lariv  noticeable,  and  is  one  of  the  finest  in  the  State.     Its  hotels 
are 'the  Lynde  and  Thorndike.     The  former,  under  the  excellent 
management  of  George  A.  Lynde,  Esq.,  is  a  very  popular  resort. 
The  attention  of  the  summer  tourist  is  directed  to  the  steamer 
Ulysses,  running  from  Kockland  in  connection  with  the  Knox  and 
Lincoln  Railroad,  direct  to  Mount  Desert)  and  Sullivan  three  times 
a  week.     The  Stinford  Steamship  Co.  also  makes  connection  with 
above.  The  Ulysses  is  under  excellent  management,  is  staunch  and 
commodious,  and  conducts  the  tourist  along  the  wild  and  pictur- 
esque coast  of  Deer  Isle  to  all  the  points  of  interest  of  Mount  Des- 
ert to  Sullivan.     Sullivan  hns  a  most  inviting  hotel,  the  Waukeag, 
which  offers  superior  facilities  to  to\irists  and  pleasure  seekers. 
MOTIHT  DESERT  ISLAND,  Hanuook  Co.,  Maine. 
Situated  about  foriiy  miles  south-east  from  Bangor,  in  what  is 
known  as  Frenchman's  Bay,  Mount  Desert  Island,  although  only 
about  twelve  mUes  wide  by  fifteen  long,  contains  more  elements 
of  beauty  arranged  in  a  more  picturesque  way  than  any  other 
island,  large  or  small,  on  the  Atlantic  coast  of  the  United  States. 
It  is  in  brief  an  insular  range  or  collection  of  mountains,  consist- 
ing of  Bouiething  like  a  dozen      anite  peaks,  separated  by  valley, 
of  great  wildness  and  beauty,  which  often  contain  deep,  cold, 
and  clear  lakes,   or  wild  mountain  brooks,   where  trout  of  the 
"gamest"  description  are  found,  and  where  the  "dun  deer" 
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ill 


SEASIDE  RK.SORTS. 

Btill  quenches  his  thirst.  The  coast-line  of  the  island  is  very  irre- 
gular, now  curving  in  long  shiui^ly  beachoH,  and  now  broken  into 
coves  which  are  of  wonderful  variety  in  form  and  feature.  As 
if  not  satisflod  with  giving  this  romantic  island  simply  an  exterior 
coast,  liable  to  the  lashings  of  ocean  waves,  nature  has  dividwl 
It  nearly  in  two  parts  by  the  long,  narrow,  and  tortuous  waters  of 
ISome'n  Sound,  deep  enough  to  float  large  vessels,  and  sheltered  by 
towering  clitfs  and  wooded  hills  from  every  wind.  Such  are  the 
giineral  features  of  the  island,  combining,  as  some  one  has  said, 
"the  Isle  of  Shoals  and  Waohusett,  Nahant  and  Monadnock, 
Newport  and  the  Catskilla."  The  first  settlement  was  made  by 
the  Jesuits,  under  a  grant  from  Louis  XIV.,  and  very  early  in  the 
history  of  the  country  the  cross  was  raised  in  gratitude  to  God 
for  a  wonderful  escape  from  shipwreck.  Mount  Desert  is  easily 
reached  by  boat  from  Portland ;  but  if  the  sea  is  rough,  take 
cars  to  Rockland  and  wait  for  the  boat.  The  climate  of  Mount 
Desert  is  very  bracing,  and  fine  weather  may  be  usually  counted 
upon  until  late  in  the  season.  The  writer  hereof  can  testify  that 
at  his  last  visit,  in  the  middle  of  September,  sea  and  sky  and 
shore  were  in  the  full  glory  of  summer. 

3tr  Harbor  (P.  O.,  Eden,  Me.)  is  near  the  north-eastern  ex- 
tremity of  the  island,  and  is  the  principal  resort  for  visitors.  It 
is,  in  short,  a  village  of  hotels,  none  of  which  can  accommodate 
more  than  eighty  guests.  We  append  a  partial  list  of  these  hoi'  les . 
AffunuMi,  li>ckaiB'ty,  Lookont,  Dteriag,  Hainor,  Oemn,  Harbor, 
AtUintic.  Biy  View,  Eiteii,  St.  Suvieur,  Lyman,  and  Wayitide  Inn. 
Prices  vary  from  f  10  to  ?14  per  week.  The  tourist  will  find  ex- 
cellent  accommodations  at  the  Rodick  Home.  The  location  of  the 
house  is  commanding,  its  rooms  excellent,  and  its  table  unsur- 
passed on  the  island. 

Bar  Harbor  is  a  part  of  Frenchman's  Bay,  and  is  in  the  >ry 
midst  of  the  finest  land  and  water  scenery  on  the  island.  Look- 
ing seaward  from  the  comparatively  level  plain  whereon  the  ho- 
tels stand,  the  eye  takes  in  at  a  glance  groups  of  rocky  or  tree- 
covered  islands,  the  distant  hills  on  the  mainland,  and  beyond  all, 
the  blue  horizon  line  of  the  ocean,  broken  only  by  the  hardly -to- 
be -seen  dot  which  marks  Mount  Desert  Rock,  and  its  light-house 
twenty  miles  distant.    Turning  shoreward,  the  mountain  range 

20 


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UAISE. 


le  island  is  very  irre- 
,nd  now  broken  into 
■m  and  feature.  As 
id  simply  iin  exterior 
nature  has  dividtnl 
id  tortuous  waters  of 
els,  and  sheltered  by 
wind.  Such  are  the 
;  some  one  has  said, 
it  and  Monadnock, 
ement  was  made  by 
and  very  early  in  the 
in  gratitude  to  Ood 
ount  Desert  is  easily 
e  sea  is  rough,  take 
tie  climate  of  Mount 
r  be  usually  counted 
sreof  can  testify  that 
Br,    sea  and  sky  and 

lie  north-eastern  ex- 
isort  for  visitors.  It 
eh  can  accommodate 
il  list  of  these  hoi'  les . 
inor.  Ocean,  Harhar, 
111,  and  Wayitide  Inn. 
3  tourist  will  find  ex- 
.  The  location  of  the 
and  its  table  unsur- 

,  and  is  in  the  >ry 
n  the  island.  Look- 
ain  whereon  the  ho- 
ps of  rocky  or  troe- 
iland.  and  beyond  all, 
inly  by  the  hardly -to- 
■k,  and  its  light-house 
the  mountain  range 


in  all  its  grandeur  and  beauty  is  close  at  hand,  and  it  is  hardly 
possible  to  walk  in  any  direction  without  finding  heanties  of  sea 
and  shore  which  will  well  repay  the  explorer,     (hrrn  MonnUiin 
is,  according  to  the  coast  survey  measurement.   l.OiJO  feet  high. 
The  walk  or  ride  to  its  summit,  from  liar  Harbor,  is  not  a  hard 
one,  and  the  view  from  the  Tip-Top  House,  where  sleeping  ac- 
commodation!- can  be  had  for  a  few  guests,  is  not  to  bo  matched 
on  the  Atlantic  seaboard,  for  the  simiile  reason  that  it  is  not  pos- 
sible elsewhere  to  place  one's  self  nearly  two  thousand  feet  above 
tide-water,  and  within  sound  of  the  surf.     The  expanse  of  ocean 
visible  from  this  mountain  is  so  vast  that  all  previou."  concep- 
tions of  an  unbroken  horizon  are  belittled  in  the   comparison. 
Inland  the  view  is  of  an  entirely  different  character,  but  very 
wild  and  beautiful,  covering,  as  it  does,  not  only  the  nei>,'hbonng 
mountains,  but  the  State  of  Maine  as  far  north  as  Katalidm,  and 
the  coast  in  both  directions  for  fifty  miles  or  more.     Amoii;v  the 
objects  of  interest  along  the  coast  in  the  vicinity  of  Bar  Harbor 
are  Schooner  Head,  a  promontory  whose  white  cliffs  bear  some 
resemblance  to  a  vessel  under  sail ;  The  OreM,  s.iveral  caves  hol- 
lowed out  by  the  joint  action  of  water  and  frost;    The  Spouting 
Horn  a  cavern  at  the  water's  edge,  which,  after  penetrating  the 
cliff  for  some  eighty  feet,  opens  into  a  cleft  in  the  rock,  and  makes 
a  "  spouting  horn  "  which  really  justifies  the  name.     In  a  gale 
the  tumult  of  the  waters  hero  is  something  wonderful,  and  even 
the  effect  of  the  ordinary  ground-swell  is  impressive,  although 
the  "spouting"  takes  place  only  when  the  sea  is  very  heavy. 
Within  easy  walking  distance  of  the  "Horn"  is  a  remarkable 
cave,  which  can  be  entered  only  at  low  tide  and  in,calm  weather. 
The  floor  of  this  cave  is  always  covered  by  water  to  the  depth  of 
a  few  feet,  but  the  detached  boulders  and  ledges  along  the  sides 
enable  the  visitor  to  examine  the  exquisite  zoophites,  or  sea-ane- 
mones, of  various  colors,  which  cling  to  the  rocks,  and  an  infl- 
nite  variety  of  sea-weeds,  and  other  forms  of  submarine  life,  both 
animal  and  vegetable.     Thunder  Cave  is  another  cavity  in  the 
rocky  wall  which  bounds  the  island,  into  which  the  waves  roU 
with  great  violence,  producing  now  and  then  a  report  which  is  at 
once  curious  and  startling.     Space  alone  is  wanting  to  describe 
the  numerous  other  attractions  of  this  remarkable  island,  which 

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j!(''  ' 


SKASIDK  RKSOKTS. 

no  appreciative  pewon  cin  vi8it  witiiout  being  imprewed  by  its 
natural  bciiutieR.  fimt/i-mH  Ihtrhor  .liin.rH  from  IJar  Harbor  in 
poH8c-HHin^  tower  nat.iral  .mri.oHitioB.  Tlio  s^a-vicw  i«,  h..wovor, 
mor.)  opoi),  and  thn  bathiu(?  facilities,  perhaps,  better  than  at  the 
hiMt-na.n.Ml  place.  The  ,SV(«  W.iU  is  a  eurioun  natural  breakwater, 
ooMMM.se,l  of  lartro  rocky  fragments  thrown  up  by  tl.  action  of 
the  w-vves.  Valuai)lo  minerals  are  found  along  this  ledge.  Tiio 
hotels  are  :  the  Freeman.,  Maud,  and  Ocean  llmu<ea.  Prioos,  l>10 
to  Ij(t4  per  week.  . 

In  the  center  of  the  island,  near  tiio  head  of  linne's  lymnd,  is 
the   Mount   l)em-t   Jloii^e,  wliieli  provides  advantageous  head- 
ipiarters  for  hunters  and  anglers,  whose  object  is  rather  to  range 
the  woo<is  an.l  streams  than  to  sojourn  in  the  vicinity  of  the  ocean. 
Fkknoiim  \n'h  Bay.-So  call'Kl  from  the  first  settlers,  who  soon, 
however,  gave  place  to  the  English.     The  bay  lies  just  to  the  east- 
ward of  Mount  Desert  Island,  ai.cl  .!'<n8eqnently  shares  with  Bar 
Harbor  raiuiy  of  the  beauties  oi  this  region,  and  all  the  advan- 
tages in  the  way  of  ftshing,  gunuiug,  sailing,  and  bathing,  which 
any  place  in  the  vicinity  can  claim.     Among  the  places  on  this 
beautiful  bay  where  board  and  lodging  can  be  obtained,  we  may 
mention    Joneaport    (Hay   View   House),   Machiasport   (JJeermg 
JlomeuU,iohif^{/-JaxtMrn  Hotel,  CUufn  Hotel),  West  OouUkbm-o, 
Jlauro.-.k  Point  {McFarland  Home),  BrookHn  (BrookUn  Home). 
These  villages  nre  practically  alike  as  places  of  resort.     Iaq  rates 
charged  at  liote  «  -nd  boarding-houses  range  from  |5  to  $10  per 

week. 

EASTFOBT,  Washington  Co.,  malno. 

234   mi'e.^  noM-east  fro,n  I'orWmd.    Hotels- I'amanmquodd!, 

'  House. 

Eastport  stands  on  M>JOse  Mind,  connected  with  the  mainland 

by  a  bridge,  and  in  constant  communication  by  means  of  femes 

with  the  neighboring  British  possessions.     It  is  reached  by  the 

International  line  of  steamers,  in  connection  with  boats  from 

Boston  and  from  Portland,  at  six  p.m  on  Mondays,  Wednesdays 

and  Saturdays  during  the  summer  season,  and  on  Mondays  and 

Thursdays  during  the  rest  of  the  year.     The  trip  from  Portland 

occupies  about  fifteen  hours.     The  natural  scenery  at  this  point 

is  rarely  excelled  in  any  part  even  of  this  remarkable  coast.  From 


ling  impressed  by  its 
from  IJar  Harlior  in 
m-vicw  is,  howovor, 
|j8,  bcttur  than  at  the 
H  natural  breakwater, 
up  by  til  action  of 
ong  tbiH  lodge.  TliQ 
llmuics.     PriooH,  $10 

of  Soma's  Ntniiid,  is 
advantatfeouH  hoad- 
ect  IB  rather  to  range 
>  vicinity  of  the  ocean, 
rst  settlers,  who  soon, 
y  lies  just  to  the  east- 
ntly  shares  with  Bar 
1,  and  all  the  advon- 
j,  and  bathing,  which 
iig  the  places  on  this 
be  obtained,  we  may 
Maohiasport  (Deeriiig 
tel),  Went  GouUhboro, 
■Jin  (BrookUii.  Home). 
s  of  resort.  Tiie  rates 
e  from  |5  to  $10  per 

,  Maine. 

:k  LS—  Pamimnq  uoddy 

<jd  with  the  mainland 
m  by  means  of  ferries 
It  is  reached  by  the 
jtion  with  boats  from 
Mondays,  We<lnesdays, 
,  and  on  Mondays  and 
The  trip  from  Portland 
I  scenery  at  this  point 
emarkable  coast.  From 


Af.i  rxK. 

the  high  hills  in  the  rear  of  the  town  the  observer  looks  down 
upon  the  blue  waters  of  the  nmgnitieent  bay.  dotled  w.th  tl.i.^kly- 
woo.l«d  islan.lH.  while  in  the  .listance  the  high  clirts  hlan.l  out  m 
relief  .igainst  the  sky.     Kantport.  which  in  one  of  the  oldest  Hot- 
tlenumts  on  the  coast,  was  occupied  by  the  British  during  the  war 
of  1.S12,  and  was  hold  by  them  some  years  after  peace  was  de- 
.-laved      Its  harbor  \»  among  the  best  on  the  coast.     It  has  eight 
churches  (including    Unitarian,    Episcopal.    Methodist,  and   Bap- 
tist), and  a  high-school.     Summer  visitors  will  find  the  bathing, 
fishing,  sailing,  rowing,  and  driving  facilities  excellent.      C„«,/.> 
Jielh  hkind  is  a  picturesque  place  of   resort  witlnn  Cana-liau 
waters      Not  far  distant  are  qiunldn  Jk<'d  and   (Irand  Menun, 
both  favorites  with  excursionists.     Board,  *.".  to  *7  per  week. 
LUBEC,  Waihington  Co.,  Maine. 
HoTKLS— //«*'"  tlotel,  CohK<x)k  lloiinf. 
Lubec  is  the  easternmost  town  of  the  United  States,  notwith- 
standing the  popular  ascription  of  that  honor  to  Eastport      It  is 
reached  by  a  steam-ferry  from  Eastport.   three  miles  distant 
Time  from  Boston,  twenty-four  hours.     Lubeo  was  incon'orate. 
In  1811,  with  a  population  of  four  hundred,  but,  in  181.-.,  received 
a  large  aocession  to  its  number  from  Eastport  in  conse.iuence  of 
the  occupation  of  that  place  by  the  British.     The  location  of 
Luboo  renders  it  especially  attractive  to  lovers  of  the  picturesque. 
To  the  north  of  the  peninsula  on  which  it  stands  is  Passa.na- 
auoddy  Bay,   studded  with  its  numerous  island   gems;  to  the 
south-west,  Quoddy  Point;  and  on  the  east,  the  Narrows,  a  strip 
of  water  only  a  half-mile  wide,  separating  it  from  the  British 
island  of  Campo  Belle.     Both  surf  and  still  bathing  can  be  cn- 
ioyed  by  the  visitor,  the  tide  rising  and  falling  from  twenty  to 
thirty  feet.     Abundance  of  sea-birds  and  fish  offer  attractions  to 
the  sportsman. 

St.  Aiidrm,  a  village  not  far  to  the  northward,  has  a  arge 
hotel  and  excellent  bathing  facilities.  It  is  the  terminus  of  the 
N.  B.  aud  Canadian  R.  U.  „,  .    ^ 

Calais  (International  Hotel,  St.  Crcix  Exchange}.  This  town 
has  about  6,000  inhabitants,  aud  has  considerable  lumber  and 
ship-building  interests.  Opposite  is  St.  Stejihen  (  Watson  House), 
in  New  Brunswick,  joined  to  Calais  by  a  bridge. 


NKW     MAMrSMlllK. 


The  coMt  of  thin  Htuto  in  vary  nhort,  the  dlHtaiKiO  botwoon  the 
MaH«.u;huH.)ltH  and  Miiin.!  Uuoh  boiiiK  "uly  a\)o.it  Heventoon  miles. 
TiiiH  inclvidiH,  howtiver,  tlio  faniouH  beaoluin  at  llye  and  llainpt.m, 
and  ,.ruHeutH  luauy  attraoti.inH  wliioh  render  it  iwiudouH  duriiiff 
the  warm  mouthH.  The  ICuHteru  Railway,  with  itH  numerous 
traiim  from  Il.mtoii  and  Portland,  alfordn  a  ready  mcannof  coiu- 
inunieation  witli  all  partB  of  the  country,  and  eual)luH  the  hotel 
proprietors  to  secure  supi.lies  for  their  table*  with  greater  etwe 
and  ro^ularity  than  i«  commonly  the  coho. 

BEABBOOK,  Rockingham  Co.,  New  HMnpthlr*. 
43  mile*  from  limton.  From  rortlund  «(». 
Vimtors  to  the  coast  in  the  vicinity  of  8eftl)rook  are  obliged  to 
depend  upon  such  acoommodations  as  are  alTorded  by  the  houses 
of  the  inhabitautK  and  by  Home  small  hotels.  This  region  is  ren- 
dered  peculiarly  attractive  by  the  numerous  br<.oks  and  small 
streams,  many  of  them  affording  good  treating,  which  empty  into 
one  another  and  into  the  ocean  in  the  most  labyrinthine  manner 
imaginable.  It  is,  in  fact,  from  these  stroaras  that  the  townshii) 
derives  its  name.  Whaleboat  building  was  formerly  an  important 
branch  of  industry,  and  is  stUl  followed  to  some  extent. 

HAMPTON  BEACH,  Hampton,  Bookingham  Co.,  Now  Hampshlra. 
4(1   rnilc^  from  Honton.      From  Portland  62.      HoTKi,s-Zfo«r'» 
Head  Hotel,  Ocean  House,  Leavitt's  HampUm  Beach  Hold, 
Faijle  Hottso,  Conch  Home. 
The  Hamptons  are  three  considerable  villages,  each  having  sta- 
tions on  the  Eastern  Railway.     Tliese,  however,  the  tourist  will 
not  find  especially  attractive  as  sojourning  places,  although,  being 
old  settlcmeuts,  they  aU  have  interesting  features.      Hampton 
Beach,  stretching  along  the  coast  opposite  these  villages,  is  a  very 

ao 


IkUikhi  botwoon  the 
out  Huventutin  iiiilua. 
it  llyt!  and  lluinpton, 
r  it  ]H>|iuloiiH  (luring 
,  with  itH  uunierouH 
ready  nicanH  of  coiu- 
nd  ouuIjIuh  tho  hotel 
es  with  greutor  euiie 

Hampthir*. 

rtUiml  <l(l. 

ibrook  are  obliged  to 
Horded  by  the  houses 
ThiH  region  is  ren- 
lUH  brookH  and  Btnall 
ing,  which  empty  into 
labyrinthine  manner 
mH  that  tho  townshit) 
formerly  an  important 
lomo  extent- 
Co.,  New  Hampihira. 
82.     Hotels— Z?o«'''« 
npUm  BeaeJi  IIoUl, 
se. 

iagea,  each  having  sta- 
irever,  the  tourist  will 
places,  although,  being 
r  features.  Hampton 
ihese  villages,  is  a  very 


NEW  HA3Il\^Iiriir. 

popular,  although  not  very  fjudiionable  rcMort.  TlonrdiMg  hous.'H 
»nd  'mtclM  are  found  at  »hott  intervals  along  itn  entire  l.^nglh, 
nnd  the  aceoininoilBtions  are  ho  generally  good,  that  it  Ih  dillluult 
to  perMUode  habitual  viMilorH  that  there  is  any  other  endurable 
pbico  of  renort  on  the  coaxt.  X\w  Jhar'n  UkhI  is  a  bold  headland 
jutting  f»r  out  to  Heuward,  and  proverbially  low  in  temperature 
when  tho  thermometer  is  among  the  ninnties  almost  everywhere 
else.  The  bea.ih  is  separated  from  the  inland  hills  by  wide 
marshes,  whi<:h  are  tho  resort  of  eountlesH  game  birds  ;  and  the 
bathing  and  fishing  are  everywhere  superlativuly  line.  It  \n  «i»it" 
common  for  i>artieH  from  the  interior  to  camp  out  on  the  beach  ; 
and  sev.iral  of  Whittier's  poems  were  suggested  by  the  scenes  an«l 
summer  life  of  this  healthful  region. 

BYE  BEAGH,  BooklnghamCo.,  Kew  Hampihire. 
mmitMfmm  llmlon.      Fnmi  PortUindm.     nm-v.\.^-F>trrngnt 
JlitKMe,  Sen  View  HoiiKe,  W<is/iiii(/t<in  Ilotm. 
This  favorite  and  fashionable  resort  is  reached  by  stage  from 
North  Hampton  or  Greenland,  the  former  being  four,  and  tho 
latter  three  miles  distant.     During  the  summer,  stages  oomi.;ct 
with  every  train.     In   its  general  characteristics  tho  beach  does 
not  differ  from  that  at  Hampton.     Rye  Beach  extends  from  the 
Hoar's  HeiMl,  mentioned  under  Hampton,  to  tho  month  of  Ports- 
mouth  Harbor,  and  along  its  .entire  length   the  ocean  views  are 
magniftcont,  commanding  the  const-lino  from  where  the  "  While 
tusks  of  tho  Hoar  "  break  the  waves,  to  where  Portsmouth  light 
marks  the  end  of  tl>e  beach.     Far  to  the  seaward  are  the  Mm  of 
ShoaU,  which  are  described  under  the  head  of  Portsmouth.     To 
the  south  is  Little  Jhar'g  Head,  on  which  are  several  cottages  and 
a  hirge  boarding-house.      From  the  beach  lovely  roads  lead  in 
every  direction  to  the  Hamptons,  Ports.nouth,  Exeter,  Green- 
land, Stratham  Hill,  and  to  various  other  places  of  interest  and 
note',  rich  in  historic  and  legendary  association. 

FOBTSMOUTH,  Booklngham  Co.,  New  Hampshire. 

86  miles  Jram  Boston.     From  Portland  52.      UoTKUB-lioekiug- 

ham  Home,  Ktarmrge  Home,  hational  House. 

The  principal  seaport  of  New  Hampshire  stands  on  a  peninsula 

on  the  right  bank  of  the  Piscataqna  River,  at  tho  head  of  a  deep. 

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SEA-SIDE  RESORTS. 


land-locked  harbor,  which,  owing  to  the  high  and  rapid  tides,  ia 
never  frozen,  and  which  the  largest  ships  can  safely  enter.  Tho 
main  entrance  to  this  harbor  is  on  the  north-east,  and  is  well  pro- 
tected by  Forts  McGlary,  Sullivan,  and  WaMngion.  There  are 
many  islands  in  the  harbor,  some  of  which  are  connected  with  the 
mainland  by  bridges.  The  Piscataqua  River  was  entered  by  an 
English  captain,  Martin  Pring  by  name,  in  1003,  and  twenty 
years  later  a  settlement  was  formed  on  the  site  of  the  present 
city.  The  antique  aspect  of  the  town,  its  shaded  streets,  its  com- 
fortable and  venerable  mansions,  surrounded  by  spacious  yards 
and  gardens,  make  Portsmouth  a  most  interesting  place  to  see, 
and  as  it  is  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of  many  sea-side  resorts,  it 
is  often  visited  by  touriste.  The  oldest  American  newspaper,  if 
we  do  not  count  some  that  died  prematurely,  is  still  published  in 
Portsmouth— "  The  Now  Hampshire  Gazette."  The  United 
States  Navy  Yard  is  situated  on  Continental  Inland,  on  the  east 
side  of  the  river,  and  Seavy's  Island,  near  by,  is  occupied  by  the 
officers'  quart3r8.  Among  the  always  interesting  accessories  of  a 
navy  yard,  there  is  here  an  ingenious  contrivance,  known  as  a 
balance  dry-dock.  Among  the  other  objects  of  interest  are  the 
church  of  St.  John,  the  AtheniBum,  the  tomb  of  Sir  William  Pep- 
perell,  and  the  old  mansion  of  Governor  Langdon.  The  railway 
connections  are  the  Eastern  Railway,  and  the  DoHton  and  Maine 
ItaUway.  Steamboats  run  to  Boston  and  along  the  coast.  Oppo- 
site is  Kittery,  Maine,  where  is  the  Ocean  View  Hotel.  ,    ^ 

THE  ISLES  OF  SHOALS,  Oosport,  Bookingham  Co.,  New  HampsMre. 

Hotels— 27te  Appledore  House  and  Oceanic  Home. 
This  group  of  islands  is  reached  by  steamer  from  Portsmouth, 
ten  miles  distant.  It  consists  of  eight  islands,  of  which  the 
largest  contains  some  three  hundred  acres,  and  the  smallest  about 
one  acre.  They  are  for  the  most  part  covered  with  a  thin  soil. 
The  three  largest  are  known  as  Hog,  Star,  and  Haley's  Islands. 
Prior  to  the  Revolution,  some  six  hundred  souls  dwelt  on  these 
islands,  and  the  community  was  considered  a  prosperous  one, 
being  largely  engaged  in  fishing  and  commerce.  There  are  two 
excellent  hotels  on  the  islands,  the  Appledore  and  the  Oceanic, 
and  it  is  by  no  means  impossible,  it  this  is  crowded,  to  obtain 

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erh  and  rapid  tides,  ia 
in  safely  enter.  The 
-east,  and  is  well  pro- 
mhingtoii.  There  are 
re  connected  with  the 
rer  was  entered  by  an 
in  1003,  and  twenty 
i  site  of  the  present 
iiaded  streets,  its  com- 
ied  by  spacious  yards 
leresting  place  to  see, 
iny  sea-side  resorts,  it 
merioan  newspaper,  if 
ly,  is  still  published  in 
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tal  Inland,  on  the  east 
by,  is  occupied  by  the 
esting  accessories  of  a 
itrivance,  known  as  a 
its  of  interest  are  the 
nb  of  Sir  William  Pep- 
langdon.  The  railway 
the  Boston  and  Maine 
long  the  coast.  Oppo- 
'iew  Hold. 

im  Co.,  New  Hampshire. 

Oceanic  Hotise. 
net  from  Portsmouth, 
islands,  of  which  the 
and  the  smallest  about 
irered  with  a  thin  soil. 
:,  and  Haley's  Islands. 

souls  dwelt  on  these 
red  a  prosperous  one, 
merce.  There  are  two 
dore  and  the  Oceanic, 
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.VA'IK  lIAMI'SllinK. 

board  in  some  of  the  gray,  antiquated  houses  wherein  the  inhabi- 
tants live,  and  some  of  which  have  defied  the  storms  of  centuries. 

In  approachiu),'  the  islanils,  a  wliite  h'ne  is  seen  which  may  at 
first  bo  mistaken  for  a  beach,  but  which  gradually  resolves  itsiilf 
into  a  belt  of  roaring  breakers,  which,  year  in,  year  out,  churn 
tliemselves  into  foam  along  these  rocky  shores.  As  may  be  readily 
imagined,  the  isolated  position  of  these  islands  does  not  commend 
them  to  the  lovers  of  Newport  and  Long  Branch,  but  they  possess 
a  fascinating  jiower  for  all  who  can  bo  charmed  by  solitude  and 
grandeur.  Still-water  baths  are  only  to  be  had  in  the  hotel  bath- 
rooms, for  the  most  sheltered  coves  on  the  islands  ure  hardly 
ever  secure  from  the  Atlantic  rollers. 

A  full  account  of  the  islands,  their  history,  and  their  inhabitant* 
has  been  published  by  Celia  Thaxter,  a  great  part  of  whose  life 
has  been  spent  here,  and  whose  pen  has  won  her  so  wide  a  reputa- 
tion. Invalids  are  advised  not  to  go  direct  to  the  islands  from  an 
inland  residence,  as  the  bracing  properties  of  the  air  arc  too  much 
for  delicate  constitutions.  After  becoming  accustomed  to  the 
coast  air,  however,  that  of  the  Shoals  may  be  breathed  and  almost 
lived  upon  with  the  most  beneficial  results.  All  kinds  of  sea  food 
ore  abundant,  as  a  matter  of  course,  and  the  fishing  and  boating 
are  superlatively  good. 

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MASSACHUSEITS. 


BOSTON,  Suffolk  Co. 

JloTEi.S-Brungtcick,  St.  Jmnen,  Iterere,  Tremont,  rarker,  AmeiH- 
can,  Evam,  Vendome,  United  States,  Admm,  Qvince//,  Belmont. 
The  metropolis  of  New  England,  and  the  second  commercial 
city  of  America,  occupies  a  peninsula  lying  between  the  Charles 
River  and  Boston  Bay,  which  constitutes  the  ohl  portion,  or  Boston 
proper,  while  included  within  the  city  limits  are  E,ist  Boston  and 
South  Boston,  the  former  being  separated  from  Boston  proper  by 
a  portion  of  the  harbor,  and  the  latter  by  a  narrow  creek,  the 
outlet  of  "  South  Bay."    On  the  south-west  it  is  connected  with 
Roxbury  by  what  is  called  the  "  Neck,"  once  a  narrow  isthmus, 
but  now  much  enlarged,  to  make  room  for  a  rapidly  mcreas.ng 
population.     Its  surface  is  very  uneven,  rising,  at  three  different 
points,  into  elevations  of  considerable  height.   One  of  these,  called 
Beacon  Hill,  is  138  feet  above  the  sea  level.    It  was  called  by  the 
Indians  "  Shawmut,"  and  by  the  early  English   settlers  "  Tre- 
mont," or  "Trimont,"  appellations  that  still  cling  to  some  of  its 
principal  avenues.  In  part  owing  to  the  unevenness  of  its  surface, 
and  because  it  was  originally  laid  out  upon  no  systematic  plan  its 
streets  are  perhaps  the  most  irregular  of  any  city  in  the  country. 
Recent  improvements,  however,  have  remedied  some  of  those 
dofects,  so  that  Washington  and  Tremont  Streets,  which  are  its 
principal  thoroughfares  and  promenades,  are  convenient  and  capa- 
cious     In  November,  1872,  a  fire  swept  through  the  most  solidly 
built  part  of  the  city,  in  the  neighborhood  of  Kingston  and  Sum- 
mer Streets.     A  space  of  50  acres  was  burned  over,  and  some 
870  000,000  worth  of  property  destroyed.     As  the  oldest  city  of 
the  New  World,  it  abounds  with  traditionary  and  historical  asso- 
ciations,  while  for  the  high  social  culture  of  its  people,  the  eminent 

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5j!ia*tK;5i(5>'«;#ut. 


,-i;.i'.■JSS5*^tTAl•.w.  - 


mont,  Parker,  Ameri- 
!.i,  Qiiincei/,  Belmont. 
ic  second  commercial 
[  between  the  Charles 
oUi  portion,  or  Boston 
;s  are  Enst  Boston  and 
rem  Boston  proper  by 
y  a  narrow  creek,  the 
st  it  is  connected  with 
ice  a  narrow  isthmus, 
)r  a  rapidly  increasing 
sing,  at  three  different 
t.    One  of  these,  called 
1.    It  was  called  by  the 
Jnglish   settlers  "  Tre- 
.ill  cling  to  some  of  its 
evenness  of  its  surface, 
no  systematic  plan,  its 
my  city  in  the  country, 
nedied  some  of  those 
;  Streets,  which  are  its 
re  convenient  and  capa- 
irough  the  most  solidly 
of  Kingston  and  Siun- 
bumed  over,  and  some 
As  the  oldest  city  of 
lary  and  historical  asso- 
E  its  people,  the  eminent 


ilAHSA  GH  USETTS. 

literary  talent  of  its  numerous  writers,  the  eloquence  and  forensic 
ability  of  its  public  speakers,  as  well  as  for  the  energy,  enterprise, 
and  public  spirit  of  its  merchants  and  business  men,  it  stands  pro- 
eminent  auiong  the  cities  of  America.     Its  location  is  upon  the  best 
harbor  on  the  New  England  coast,  opening  to  the  sea  between  two 
points  nearly  four  miles  distant  from  one  another— Point  Alderton, 
on  Nantasket,  and  Point  Shirley,  in  Chelsea.     It  is  sheltered  from 
the  ocean  by  the  peninsulas  of  which  these  two  points  are  the 
extremities,  and  by  a  number  of  islands,  between  which  are  three 
entninces.     The  main   passage   between  Castle   and  Governor's 
Islands  is  so  narrow  as  scarcely  to  admit  two  vessels  to  pass 
abreast,  and  is  defended  by  Fort  ln<lependence  and  Fort  Winthrop. 
Fort  Warren   guards  the  outer  entrance  into  the  harbor.     This 
harbor  is  ea.sy  of  access,  aifording  good  anchorage-ground  for  the 
largest  vessels.    It  is  plentifully  studded  with  islands,  some  of 
which  are  occupied  with  public  buUdings,  and  are  well  worth  visit- 
ing. In  the  vicinity  of  Boston  are  many  interesting  sights  and  locali- 
ties.    Bunker  Hill  Monument,  a  massive  column  of  granite  300 
feet  in  height,  is  in  Charlestown,  whither  horse-cars  run  every  few 
minutes.     An  inside,  spiriU  flight  of  steps  leads  to  the  top  ot  tMs 
lofty  shaft,  where  a  glorious  prospect  meets  the  eye.    A^  Cnarles- 
town  is  a  United  States  Navy  Yard  and  naval  depot,  which,  with 
its  immense  war  vessels  and  large  quantity  of  guns  and  ammu- 
nition, is  well  worthy  of  a  visit.     Seven  bridges  connect  Boston 
with  the  neighboring  towns  and  cities,  most  of  which  are  free  to 
public  travel.     Mr-int  Auburn  Cemetery  is  situated  about  a  mile 
westof  Harvard  University,  in  Cambridge.  It  was  laid  out  in  1831, 
and  covers  an  area  of  100  acres.     Its  surface  is  beautifully  diversi- 
fied with  hill  and  dale.     A  natural  growth  of  forest-trees  covers 
much  of  its  area,  adding  a  simple,  majestic,  and  appropriate  orna- 
ment to  this  hallowed  spot.     It  contains  tombs  and  monuments 
of  a  great  variety  of  design,  and  of  the  most  various  and  exqui- 
site workmanship,  and  is  adorned  with  rare  flowers  and  shrubbery 
in  the  greatest  profusion.     On  account  of  the  naiTowness  of  its 
limits,  many  of  the  merchants  and  business  men  of  Boston  reside 
in  its  numerous  and  beautiful  suburban  towns  and  villages,  which 
spring  up  and  grow  with  unexampled  rapidity.     These  are  con- 
nected with  the  city  by  a  network  of  raUway  and  steamboat  com- 


:  K 


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i 


SKA-SIDK  REtiORTH. 

munication,  ninning  out  from  the  city  like  the  radii  of  a  circle. 
The  region  of  country  within  ten  or  fifteen  miles  round  Boston, 
taken  as  a  whole,  Hurpasses  in  the  boauty,  good  taste,  and  attrac- 
tiveness of  its  residences,  parks,  lawns,  and  gardens,  that  of  any 
soclion  of  equal  size  in  America.  The  sea-coast  in  both  directions 
from  the  city  is  very  remarkable  for  its  romantic  beauty  and  for 
the  charming  country  which,  for  several  miles  back  from  the 
shore,  renders  the  whole  region  one  of  surpassing  pioturesqueness. 

CHELSEA,  Suffolk  Co.,  KuM. 

Amilexfram  Boston. 
As  a  suburb  of  Boston,  Chelsea  is  almost  a  part  of  that  city, 
being  connected  therewith  by  horse  and  steam  oars  and  by  ferry. 
It  has  no  general  attractions  as  a  resort  save  its  fine  beach  and  the 
convenience  with  which  Boston  can  be  reached.  There  are,  how- 
ever,  several  boarding-houses  besides  the  Oitff  Hotel,  and  aU 
available  rof.raa  are  occupied  during  the  summer.  TaJVn  Hotel, 
not  far  beyond  Chelsea,  is  at  a  pleasant  driving  distance  froiu  the 
city,  and  deserves  honorable  mention  on  account  of  the  superior 
excellence  of  its  game  suppers. 

LYHH,E-MxCo.,  Mass. 
11  taOes  from  Boston.    From  Portland  97.      HoTEi.8-S»j/«mar« 
House,  Kirldand  House. 
The  shoe  business  of  Lynn  has  carried  the  name  and  fame  of 
the  city  wherever  American  shoes  are  worn,  and  has  done  more 
than  any  other  industry  to  make  the  place  what  it  is-one  of 
the  most  thriving  cities  of  its  kind  in  the  Union.    The  shoe  busi- 
ness was  inaugurated  here  as  early  as  1750,  by  a  Welshman  named 
Dagyr  who,  although  he  set  on  foot  one  of  the  meet  remunera- 
tive industries  in  the  land,  died  in  the  poor-house.    The  iron 
interest  of  the  country  likewise  had  its  beginning  at  Lynn,  where 
a  forge  and  smelting  works  were  eutablished  in  1643.     The  first 
American  fire-engine  was  made  at  Lynn  in  1654.  and  was  used  m 
Boston     The  vicinity  of  the  city  is  very  pleasant.     Lmg  Beach 
affords  a  charming  drive  toward  Nahant,  its  sand  being  so  hard 
that  a  horse's  hoofs  scarcely  make  any  impression  thereon.     Dun- 
geon Rock  is  unusually  favored  in  the  way  of  legendary  associa- 

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lCtfit/l^>t^^v_ 


radii  of  a  cirolo, 
08  round  Boston, 
taate,  and  attrac- 
dens,  that  of  any 
in  botli  directions 
io  beauty  and  for 
8  back  from  the 
;  piotaresqaeness. 


part  of  that  city, 
ars  and  by  ferry, 
ine  beach  and  the 
There  are,  how- 
ty  Hotel,  and  all 
er.  Taft's  Hotel, 
distance  froiu  the 
Qt  of  the  Buperior 


OTEI.B — Sagamore 

lame  and  fame  of 
nd  has  done  more 
irhat  it  is— one  of 
a.  The  shoe  busi- 
i  Welshman  named 
\ie  moet  remunera- 
-house.  The  iron 
ng  at  Lynn,  where 
n  1643.  The  first 
1,  and  was  used  in 
sant.  Long  Beach 
and  being  so  hard 
on  thereon.  Dun- 
legendary  assooia- 


MASSACJIU.SKTTS. 

tiona,  having  been  the  haunt  of  pirates  in  the  olden  time,  and  the 
resort  of  treaHure-seeking  Spiritualists  in  more  moderu  days. 
One  of  thi'se  worked  for  years,  until  his  death  in  IWW,  under 
"spiritual"  guidance,  and  excavated  a  passage  135  feci  long. 
No  treasure  was  ever  found,  so  far  as  is  known. 

NAHANT,  Eaaez  Co.,  MaM. 

The  picturesque  peninsula  of  Nahant  was  formerly  the  gay- 
est and  most  popular  watering-place  on  the  Massachusetts  coast. 
Its  pre-eminence  ait  a  resort  was  brought  to  a  sudden  enu  by  the 
burning  of  its  large  and  magnificent  hotel,  which  has  not  been  re- 
built.    Then  followed  a  period  of  decadence,  when  the  neighbor- 
ing town  of  Swampscott  became  the  popular  resort  of  Bostonians. 
It  has  now  in  a  measure  reasserted  its  claims,  and  bids  fair  to  re- 
gain its  supremacy.    The  peninsula  is  formed  by  two  rocky  bluffs, 
known  as  ' '  Oredt  and  Little  N-  iruint."     These  are  connected  with 
each  other,  and  with  the  maiuiund,  by  Long  and  tjliort  Beaches. 
There  are   many  private  oottages  on   the  bluffs,  and  camping 
parties  make  thu  beaches  populous  during  the  summer  ;  but  the 
crowd  of  fashionables  only  visit  their  former  haunts  for  a  drive, 
or  for  a  stay  ef  a  few  hours.     The  Garden  of  Maolis  is  a  tract  of 
twenty  acres  laid  out  in  walks  and  adorned  with  fountains,  to 
which  the  public  is  admitted  for  a  fee  of  twenty-five  cents.     Its 
founder  was  Mr.  Tuder,  who  made  a  great  fortune  in  the  ice  trade. 
The  rocks  at  the  extremity  of  the  peninsula  have  been  worn  by 
the  waves  into  fantastic  grottoes,  castles,  pulpits,  natural  bridges, 
and  romanUc  nooks.     Egg  Itock  is  a  barren  island  rising  fron^  the 
ocean  three  miles  to  seaward  from  Great  Nahant.     It  hct  a  light- 
house, and  saiUng  parties  often  direct  their  course  to  its  rocky  and 
somewhat  dangerous  landing-place,  and  view  with  curiosity  the 
hermit-like  household  arrangements  of  the  light-keeper's  family. 
On  some  of  the  other  less  desolate  islands  in  the  vicinity,  there 
are  small  hotels  and  facUities  for  bathing.     Lynn  is  the  nearest 
station  to  Nahant  on  the  Eastern  Railway,  and  carriages  are  al- 
ways available  for  those  who  are  not  disposed  to  take  one  of  the 
most  charming  walks  on  the  coast. 

W 


SKA-STDK  HKSOKTS. 

BWAMF8C0TT,  Euez  Co.,  Mau. 

\Z  miles  from  Bmton.     \hn'K\.ih- LImM  Iloiue,  Ocean    Iloim, 

Great  Annaiean  JIou»e,  JAtUe  Aunawaii  House,  Orient  ll(»i»e. 

RwainpRcott,  although  it  has  pnHsn<l  the  first  flush  of  its  sncceHS 
n«  a  wntering-placo,  is  still  crdwdod  yearly  by  Bostoniuns,  and 
Btill  holds  the  palm  as  the  most  brilliant  sea-side  resort  in  the  im- 
mediate vicinity  of  the  city.     It  owes  its  popularity  to  its  many 
beaches,  available  fo-  driving,  walking,  or  bathing,  and  chiefly  to 
its  distance  from  Boston,  which  is  so  nicely  adjusted  as  to  prevent 
an   influx  of  the  rowdy  element,  and  yet  to  admit  of  easy  acess 
to  Wa.shington  Street.     In  short,  Swampsoott  is  to  Boston  w)\at 
Long  Branch  is  to  New  York,  and  there  is  probably  no  place  of 
resort  on  the  New  England  coast  where  Boston  fashionable  so- 
ciety can  be  better  seen  than  here.     The  villoge  is  situated  on  the 
line  of  the  Eastern  Rdlroad,  twelve  miles  from  Boston,  on  the 
north  shore  of  Massachusetts  Bay,  adjoining  Lynn,  Salem,  and 
Marblebead  on   the  shoreward  side,  ond  washed  by  pure  ocean 
water  on  the  south  and  east.     Opposite  Nahant,  and  separated 
from  that  picturesque  peninsula  by  a  beautiful  bay  some  three 
miles  wide,  the  village  commands  a  very  attractive  oceart  view, 
and  its  coastline  ia  exposed  to  the  full  sweep  of  Atlantic  winds 
and   Ntaves.     The  township  naa  a  sea  frontage  of  about  seven 
miles,  beaches  and  rocky  bluffs  succeeding  one  another  in  pleas- 
ing variety.     The  beaches  are  four  in  number,  and  although  not 
BO  long  as  some  of  those  farther  to  the  north,  they  are  admirable  in 
quality  :  being  composed  of  fine  gray  sand,  which  the  surf  pounds 
down  to  a  hardness  not  often  found  even  on  an  ocean  beach. 
This  quality  renders  the  walks  and  drives  very  enjoyable  ;  and 
the  fact  that  every  beach  has  a  definite  terminal  point  which  one 
approaches  with  appreciable  rapidity,  renders  them  more  enjoy- 
able than  those  seemingly  interminable   reaches  of  sand  along 
which  we  may  drive  for  hours  without  making  any  apparent 
progress.    An  avenue,  sixty  feet  wide  and  nearly  ten  miles  long, 
extends  from  Marblehead  to  Humphrey  Square  in  Swampscott. 
This  probably   forms  the  most  perfect  sea- side  drive  in  New 
England,  passing  oc  it  does  through  an  infinite  variety  of  coast 
Bocnery;   now  following  a  beach  where  the  surf  washes  the 

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MASSAC  If  rr.sm'Ts. 


He,  Ot'ean    Ifomfi, 
le,  Orient  /loime. 

Hush  of  its  HiujceHS 
y  BostoniuiiH,  and 
le  resort  in  the  im- 
iilarity  to  itH  many 
ing,  and  chiefly  to 
listed  OS  to  j>r(»vent 
Iniit  of  easy  acess 
is  to  Boston  w)iat 
■obably  no  place  of 
;on  fashionable  bo- 
I  is  situated  on  the 
om  Boston,  on  the 
Lynn,  Balem,  and 
ed  by  pure  ocean 
ant,  and  separated 
ful  bay  some  three 
letive  oceart  view, 
I  of  Atlantic  winds 
ige  of  about  seven 
e  another  in  pleas- 
■,  and  although  not 
ley  are  admirable  in 
ich  the  surf  pounds 
n  an  ocean  beach. 
!ry  enjoyable  ;  and 
lal  point  which  one 
them  more  enjoy- 
:bes  of  sand  along 
king  any  apparent 
[irly  ten  miles  long, 
iro  in  Swampscott. 
side  drive  in  New 
ite  variety  of  coast 
e  Burf  washes  the 


5y^;,',.-.,^St"'y.'y,-,i- 


horses'  (rot;  now  wlndin.  .  or  rooky  blnfT-..  and  again  penetrat- 
ing the  wornlland  until  sound  of  the  ocean  is  abnost  l..«t,.  The 
village  itself  is  largely  made  up  of  hotels  and  hounes  wlvi.^h  re- 
ceive boarders  during  the  season.  Permanent  societies  of  llie 
Congregational,  Methodist,  an.l  Christian  Disciple  deuominutions 
exist  here,  and  in  summer  the  Unitarians  and  Baptists  hold 
regular  services  in  the  town-hall.  There  is  an  Episcopal  (3hapel 
at  Lynn,  within  easy  riding  distance.  The  hotels  named  at  iho 
beginning  of  this  chapter  are  all  good  ones,  although  none  of 
them  are  so  large  as  the  great  carivansaries  at  Newport  or  Long 
Branch.  They  are  all  near  the  ocean,  some  being  directly  on  the 
shore,  and  others  on  commanding  elevations  near  by.  The  hotel 
accommodations  represent  only  a  fraction  of  the  whole  lodging 
capacity  of  the  place,  as  may  be  readily  surmised  from  the  num- 
ber of  carriages  which  surround  the  station  on  the  arriviU  of  any 
afternoon  train  from  Boston. 

SALEM,  Essex  Co.,  Mass. 
16  miles  from   lh»ton.      From    Portland  92.     HoTELS-ffMfti. 
Home,  Derby  Home. 
As  the  first  permanent  settlement  in  the  old  Massachusetts 
colony,  Salem  has  an  historical  interest  peculiar  to  itself.     It  was 
first  settled  in  1630.  and  with  the  arrival  of  John  Endi;;ott,  two 
years  later,  its  growth  toward  commercial  importance  began.     In 
1092  that  remarkable  delusion  known  as  the  Salem  witchcraft, 
checked  for  a  time  the  development  of  the  village,  and  caused 
what  may  almost  be  described  as  a  reign  of  terror  throughout  the 
vicinity.     Twenty  persons  charged  with  witchcraft  were  executed 
on  what  is  still  called  Gallows  Hill.     At  the  Court-House,  among 
other  relics  of  that  singular  superstition,  is  a  bottle  of  pins  which, 
according  to  the  record,  were  taken  from  the  persons  of  sundry 
bewitched  individuals.     The  house  of  Roger  Williams,   where 
some  of  the  examinations  were  conducted,  is  still  standing.     Pre- 
vious to  the  Revolution  the  inhabitants  were  largely  engaged  in 
fisheries,  ^nd  did  good  service  as  privateersmen  during  the  war. 
This  over,  and  independence  gained,  they  devoted  themselves  tq 
commerce,  and  Salem  ships  and  sailors  became  known  and  cele- 
brated in  every  quarter  of  the  globe.     For  n»any  years  the  city 


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SKA-HIDE  RKSOHTS. 

woa  the  rival  of  notiton  in  the  nliipping  trade,  but  thiu  at  luHt  for- 
Hook  her  ;  ouil,  after  a  poritxl  of  ilooay,  inaniifiictiiriiig  caino  in  mid 
revived  her  Hiiiking  (ortiuu^M.  Tlio  proximity  of  tiie  town  to 
SwiimpMoott,  Nu)iant,  uud  all  other  plucoH  of  foHhionulilu  nmort 
within  a  dozen  milcM  or  bo,  uiakuH  Salem  u  very  a^freouble  plu»!o 
of  Hunimer  reHidcnco,  notwithBtiuidiuK  ita  size  and  population. 
UuHideH  Revcrol  intoreHtiug  publiu  buildintrs  in  Suleu,  the  I'm- 
hiMly  fimtitute,  two  miles  diiitant,  Ih  iutereHtiug  aa  a  memento  of 
itH  philontliropic  founder.  It  is  open  WeduewlayH  and  SatnrdayH. 
Hero  may  be  seen  the  portrait  of  Queen  Victoria,  primeutcd  to 
Mr.  Peabody  Hoon  after  he  docliucd  to  aooopt  the  honor  of  kni^ht- 
hootl  at  hor  hands.  Thf  Kii*t  IiitUa  Marine  llaU  contains  a 
valuable  museum,  which  was  cHtablished  iu  1835.  Mr.  Peabody 
gave  $140,000  for  the  advancement  of  science,  and  the  I'eabody 
Academy  of  ikienca  was  cstabUshed,  and  now  owns  the  museum, 
which  is  o|)en  daily  except  Sunday  and  Monday. 

The  Custom  Ilonso  is  a  somewhat  antiquated  and  now  rather 
a  superfluous  structure,  but  is  interesting  to  litterateurs  as  the 
place  wliere  Hawthorne  passed  much  of  his  time  in  a  semi-ofHoial 
dream,  while  engaged  in  writing  some  of  the  most  charming  of 
his  earlier  works. 

Salem  is  reached  via  the  Eastern  linilroad,  or  by  boat  from 
Boston.  Passengers  for  Marblehead  leave  the  maic  line  here  and 
take  a  train  on  the  branc  h  road. 

MARBLEHEAD,  Eh»t  Co.,  Kasa. 
20  mtlafrwn  Ihnton.  Hotels — Fo;:*yth  JIousi,  EUlrulge  Home. 
Who  has  not  heard  the  name  and  ''nine  of  Marblehead  boats 
and  fishermen  ?  Many  a  bold  fellow  '  om  this  hardy  town  has 
laid  down  his  life  for  his  country  in  every  war  which  has  occurred 
since  1030,  when  it  was  first  settled.  A  full  regiment  of  Marble- 
head  men  served  in  the  Revolution,  and  the  towns-people  boast 
that  its  proportion  of  soldiers  in  the  Secession  War  was  greater 
than  that  of  any  other  town  in  the  Union.  The  village  is  situa- 
ted on  a  headland  jutting  out  into  the  sea,  and  commands  on 
extended  view  in  all  directions.  On  the  right  are  Boston  Bay 
and  Nahant;  in  front  is  Marblehead  Neck,  upon  which  the 
waves  break  iu  awful  grandeur  during  a  gale.     On  the  left  is 

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SfASSACllUSHTTH. 


but  thiH  at  luMt  for- 
icturiiig  uauo  in  iiiiil 
ity  of  tlio  town  to 
'  fiiNhioniklilu  rtmort 
ury  ii((ruvul)le  pluco 
izti  aud  populutiuii, 
in  Sulein,  the  I'c<i- 
ug  oa  a  moinouto  of 
liiys  and  HaturdayH. 
)toria,  prcHitutcd  to 
the  honor  of  knight- 
116  Hall  contuiuH  a 
18W.  Mr.  Peabody 
!e,  aiid  the  I'eabodj/ 
owns  the  nmseum, 
uy. 

;cd  fvud  now  rather 
D  litterateurs  as  the 
mo  in  a  seini-ofHoial 
e  most  charming  of 

d,  or  by  boat  from 
3  maic  lino  here  and 


[asa. 

<ui,  EUlrhJge  Home. 

i  Mnrblehead  boats 
bhis  hardy  town  has 
:  which  has  occurred 
:egiiTient  of  Marblo- 
towns-people  boast 
>n  War  was  greater 
rhe  village  is  situa- 
,  and  commands  an 
;ht  are  Boston  Bay 
i.,  upon  which  the 
ale.     On  the  left  it 


Capo  Ann.  At  night  the  glimmer  of  tun  lighthouses  can  bo  snen 
along  the  const,  and  by  day  the  evor-Hliiftiiig  Hailn  "f  iiiultitiidi- 
nous  crnft  b'ud  variety  to  th«  scno.  Marblohoad  Nock  is  occu- 
pied in  Hummor  by  somf  '((111  pcrsom,  who  (■n<\iiiii>  in  t'MitH  or 
small  houses,  and  luxuriate  at  a  small  .xpcnse  in  air,  which  cimta 
something  like  four  dollars  a  day  at  a  hotel.  Surf  and  still  bath- 
ing are  to  be  found  in  perfection  and  acconling  tofaiste.  Either 
may  be  8ole(!ted  by  simply  going  to  one  section  or  the  othnr  of  the 
Neck.  All  kinds  of  salt-water  tish  and  game  abound  in  their  re- 
spective seasons.  On  June  2.')th.  1H77,  Marblehead  suffered  the 
ordeal  by  ilre.  and  lost  a  large  proportion  of  her  mo,'*t  valuable 
buildings,  including  factories,  churches,  and  hotels.  Her  pros- 
perity received  thereby  a  serious  cht:ck.  hiwHl  hUind  is  a  pleas- 
ant rocky  sojourning  place,  about  a  mile  off  the  Mori)lehead 
coast,  and  having  a  good  hotel  oi>en  during  the  season.  Marble- 
head  is  reached  by  a  branch  of  the  Kantem  Itudrond,  which 
diverges  at  Salem  ;  also  by  boat  from  Boston.  Ufaiin,  IH  miles 
from  Boston,  haa  no  hotels,  but  many  cottages  line  its  shores,  und 
it  is  populous  in  summer  with  sojourners  from  the  city. 

OLOUCESTEB,  Euez  Co.,Ka8i. 

28  MUe»  from  Bunton.  Hotels— .4««/i<w  ll'Hie,  Weh»ter  Jlousc, 
Ocetin  HotM,  I'aoUioa,  Whiting  House. 
Here  was  the  first  settlement  on  the  north  shore  of  Massachu- 
setts Bp.y  (U124).  The  town  is  pleasantly  situated,  compactly  built, 
but  is  too  much  interested  in  professional  fishing,  to  offer  many 
attractions  to  the  tourist.  Nevertheless,  the  many  hotels  and 
boarding-houses  are  annually  filled  with  guests,  who  find  good 
surf  bathing,  good  fishing,  and  plenty  of  pleasant  drives  to 
while  away  the  Irime.  Among  the  latter,  the  drive  around  Oape 
Ann  is  in  great  favor,  from  its  superb  oceai  views.  As  a  change, 
however,  the  different  beaches,  the  granite  quarries,  etc.,  etc., 
afford  an  agreeabl  variety.  The  PiivHion  and  the  Ocean  House 
are  close  to  the  beach.  Among  the  objects  of  interest  in  the 
vicinity  u.o  Itnft'g  Ch<imn,  Moving  llock.  BitM  Itoek*,  Norman's 
Woe.  The  last  named  spot  is  metioned  by  Longfellow  in  hia 
beautiful  poem  entitled  "  The  Wreck  of  the  Hesperus."  Conneo- 
tiona  are  made  with  Boston  by  boat  and  raU. 

41 


sKAsiPh:  hksohts, 

BOCKPOBT,  EiMX  Co.,  Man. 
31  mik»frmn  lh»ton.     W^^m,— Sheridan  IToim. 
r.rniiit.!  in  kintf  on  thi«  part,  of  Ciipo  Ann.  luid  Mh  rnalni  in  rup- 
i.lly  iM.ii.sf  Hti-nKlhonr.l.      Kvrry  man  that  Imn  ft  ro.:k  in  liis  .loor- 
yaril,  Kt^tH  up  a  ilonick  and  n.ainifaolmTH  pavinR.      Ev.TylM.cly 
il.at'ownH  a  nmall  rook  oiitH  it  in  tw..  and  bi'IIh  tlui  halv.'«  for 
paving.     To  llm  quarrifK  Uookport  owch  iU  prosperity  in  u  com- 
"M,n..ial  point  of  view  ;  l.nt  of  lain  y.iarn  it  haH  aoqnired  oonsidiir- 
ablo  pop»l..i-;tv  UH  a  rm.rl,  iU  Hom.^what  inadoquati!  hot.d  aooom- 
n.odatioim   bti'iuR  counterl.alwiciHl   by  the   ifreat   l.oauty  of   the 
mirroundinpH.     (ilou.'.^Hter  Branch  Icnninntes  liore      BeniK  nearly 
on  the  extremity  of  Cape  Ann,  Uookport  commandB  maifuittcent 
ocean  viowH,  and  the  walkn  and  driven  alonj,'  the  rocky  coa«tare  full 
of  intercut  and  variety,    /"-r""  ''"''■•  «ituau«l  on  i.iie  extreme  point 
of  Cape  Ann,  when  onco  seen,  uover  again  suffgeHls  th...  quiet  nook 
which  it-,  name  calls  upiuthe  mind  of  the  iutfenuous  stranger.   Year 
in  and  year  out  the  ocean  thunders  at  its  threshold.     The  village 
is  Bccur.dy  posted,  however,  above  the  reach  of  the  waves,  and 
overlooking  mil.m  an<l  miles  of  sparkling  ocean  and  hazy  coast. 
This  village  was  for  a  hmg  time  the  favorite  resort  of  Thomas 
Starr  King.  Col.  T.  W.  Higginson,  Uichard  H.  Dana,  and  is  still 
vi.Hitcd  by  many  Bostonians  and  others  who  are  well  known  to  the 
public      Piqeoti  Voce  limine,   llatVs  VhuHm,  hm;/  Beach,  Coffin'K 
lifMh,  T/mtrJier'x  ond  StraUmnouth   hlmid^   and  sundry  drives 
through  t)ie  woods  and  along  the  coast,  are  the  standard  pon.ts  of 
interest;  and  fishing,  gunning,  boating,  bowling,  and  billiards  are 
available  for  their  respective  votaries.  The  surf  bathing  is  magmfl- 
cently  and  fascinatingly  dangerous,  and  should  bo  indulged  in  only 
by  good  and  cool  swimmers,  or  when  every  precaution  is  taken  to 
insure  safety.     The  still-bathing  is  rather  tame  by  contrast,  but  is 
to  be  preferred  for  the  weaker  brethren  and  for  all  the  sisters. 
The  Kmtern  mUiciy  from  Boston  leaves  travelers  at,  llockport, 
whence  stages  run  to  Pigeon  Cove,  two  mUes  distant.     If  pre- 
ferred, a  steamboat  can  be  taken  to  Gloucester,  and  the  journey 
completed  by  rail  and  stage  as  before. 

,  42  ,  ,-    ,_ 


l/.iSSA€llVSKTTS. 


dun  Ifonif. 

1(1  Mh  rnnlm  Im  ri\p- 

I  n  rock  ill  liix  door- 
paving-.  Evfrylioily 
hi'IIh  tliti  littlvcfi  for 
[iroHpcrity  iu  a  oom- 
H  ttoi|nirt'(l  ooimidiT- 
eqiiali!  liot.ol  iiouom- 
reiit  l)uiiuty  of  the 
hurt'  HeiiiK  nearly 
ninaudi)  inatfiiilicout 

II  rocky  coftHt  are  full 
jii  i.liu  cxtrcuio  point 
ftjoHls  the  quiet  nook 
I uouH  stranger.  Year 
jHliold.  The  viliaKe 
jh  of  the  waves,  and 
jeau  and  hazy  coast. 
0  resort  of  Thomas 
!I.  Dana,  anil  i»  still 
re  well  known  to  the 

/miii/  lifdch,  Coffiii'n 
,  and  sundry  drives 
he  standard  points  of 
ing,  and  billiards  are 
rf  bathing  is  mognifl- 
Id  ho  indulged  in  only 
ireeaution  is  taken  to 
mo  by  contrast,  but  is 
ad  for  all  tho  sisters. 
ravelers  at  llockport, 
liles  distant.  If  pre- 
tor,  and  the  journey 


NEWBORYPOBT,  Eiioz  Co.,  Mail. 

nn  mUM  from   lii'Kliin.     Hon; r,s   -,)/.;•; ////.ir^   llanf,   Amfr'-'iin 
llfiuHf.  Ofiitn  J/iiii.si'. 
Its  inhabitants  may  be  pardoiiid  for  claimintf  that  Newbury- 
port  is  the  most  charming  of   Nc^w  Kutflaixl  cities,  although  tiny 
have  not  been  able  as  yet  to  conviniio  all  outsidnrs  of  the  justice 
of  their  claim.     Every  one  must  a<lmit,  however,  that  it  is  an  ex- 
ceptionally interestinff  and  beautiful  old  town.      It  was  settled  in 
Kl;)."),     The  growth  of  the  tow  was  rapid  and  its  commerce  ex- 
tensive prior  to  tho  war  of  IKi.     In  IHl  1  a  groat  fln^  devastated 
a  largo  section.     The   pri-ateering  annals  of   Newburyport   aro 
wortliy  of  rcconl.     No',  only  did  the  llrst  United  States  privateer 
sent  out,  sail  from  t'lis  port,  but  during  tho  eight  years  sueiiceding 
1775,  Mr.  Nathai'iel  Tracy,  and  other  wealthy  merchants,  sent  out 
24  cruisers,  wh'ch  captured  120  vessels  from  ^he  enemy,  their  ton- 
nage amounting  to  2H,;i(!0  tons.     Those  were  sold  for  111,1)50,000. 
The   cruisers  wore    meanwhile    lost    with    but  one   exception. 
The  war  of  1812,  aocompanitl  os  it  was  by  tho  Are  htfore  men- 
tioned, gave  a  blow  to  tho  prosperity  of  Newburyport,  from  which 
it  has  never  recovered.     The  town  is  dolightfully  situated  on  o 
hill-side  sloping  the  Merrimack.     Along  the  top  of  the  hill  runs  a 
wide  avenue,  known  as  High  Street,  which  is  bordered  by  elegant 
residences  and  oniamontal  grounds.     This  avenue  affords,  with 
its  continuations,  •»  charming  drive  of  eight  or  ten  miles.     Among 
the  objects  of  intorest  wo  may  mention  the  Old  Pnnhi/teriaii 
Uliureh,  where  Whitofteld  labored,  and  a  monument  to  his  mem- 
ory;   an  elegant  memorial  chapel  connected    with   tit.    ranrt 
Church;   tho  house  in  which  Jacob  Perkins  prepared  the  ilrst 
steel  bank-note  plates;  the  Oarrisoii  Howie,  with  its  walls  pierced 
for  miuketry ;  and  the  True//  House,  now  used  as  a  free  public 
library,  and  which  in  old  times  was  visited  by  Washington  and 
Lafayette.     There  are  many  churches,  embracing  all  tho  denom- 
inations usually  found  in  this  part  of  the  country.     There  is  also 
a  Custom  House,  a  City  Hall,  and  various  school  buildings.     Ex- 
cellent saii-bcats  are  to  bo  had  in  the  river  to  convey  passengers 
down  to  the  beaches,  and  a  small  steamer  is  likewise  available,  at 
a  moderate  charge,  for  larger  parties.     Plum  Idund  is  a  famous 
resort  fcr  sportsmen  and  tourists.    It  is  about  three  miles  from 

48 


SKA-SWF.  RESORTS. 


i! 


the  railroad  station,  whence  carriages  and  stages  are  constantly 
lunning  for  the  accommodation  of  passengers.  This  island  is  a 
barren  sand-bank,  stretching  for  nine  miles  southward  from  the 
mouth  of  the  Merrimack.  It  is  peculiarly  fitted  to  afford  a  fine 
view  of  the  surf,  for  the  outer  beach  is  so  steep  almost  from  the 
water's  edge,  that  the  mighty  waves  of  the  Atlantic  roU  up  almost 
unbroken,  and  hurl  their  full  force  against  the  sandy  barr'er. 
For  the  same  reason  the  bathing,  except  in  certain  localities,  or  on 
the  inner  beach,  is  unsafe  except  for  very  strong  swimmers. 
The  beach  is  a  favorite  resort  for  sportsmen,  who  find  all  kinds  of 
sea-fish  in  abundance  in  their  season.  There  are  one  or  two  good 
hotels  on  the  island,  which  is  connected  with  the  mainland  by  a 
causeway  and  bridge.  The  fishing,  from  boats  off  shore,  is  good 
for  cod,  pollock,  and  mackerel.  Newburyport  is  in  easy  and  con- 
stant communication  with  Boston  and  Portland  by  the  Eastern 
Bailway,  and  Boston  and  Maine  Railroad. 

Salisbury  Beach  (AOantie  House),  a  fine  reach  of  smooth, 
yellow  sand,  in  the  neighborhood  of  which  are  good  hotels  and 
boarding  uocommodationB  for  summer  visitors.  The  beach  is  sev- 
eral miles  long,  and  the  view  from  some  parts  thereof,  and  from 
the  hills  near  by,  is  remarkably  fine.  The  bathing  facUities  are 
as  good  aa  can  be  found  anywhere  on  the  coast.  The  peculiar  at- 
traction of  this  beach  is  found  in  a  large  number  of  smaU  cottages, 
scarcely  larger  than  good-sized  dry -goods  boxes,  which  are  rented 
for  something  like  a  dollar  a  day  to  persons  wishing  to  live  for 
a  while  at  the  sea-side,  and  at  the  same  time  maintain  an  inde- 
pendent establishment  on  an  economical  scale.  The  Amabury 
branch  railroad  here  diverges  from  the  main  line.  {For  other 
pf/iiits  on  theEMtern  lldlway,  see  Neio  Hampshire  and  Maine). 

QUIKCT,  Norfolk  Co.,  Haas. 

8  miles  from  Boston,  tia  Old  Colony  and  Newport  Bailway. 
Passing  over  Neponset,  which  is  a  near-at-hand  suburb  of 
Boston,  we  reach  tha  town  of  Quincy.  The  village  proper  stands 
upon  an  elevated  plan,  and.  like  the  other  suburbs  of  Boston,  is 
remarkable  for  its  general  air  of  taste  and  refinement.  John 
Adams,  John  Quincy  Adams,  former  Presidents  of  the  United 
States,  and  John  Hancock,  one  of  the  signers  of  the  Declaration 

44 


of 

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da 

da 

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TS. 


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MAfifiAVJUfSHTTS. 


id  stages  are  constantly 
ngers.  This  island  is  a 
les  southward  from  the 
•ly  fitted  to  afford  a  fine 
ID  steep  almost  from  the 
le  Atlantic  roll  up  almost 
linst  the  sandy  barr'er. 
in  certain  localities,  or  on 

very  strong  swimmers, 
jen,  who  find  all  kinds  of 
here  are  one  or  two  good 
with  the  mainland  by  a 

boats  off  shore,  is  good 
ryport  is  in  easy  and  con- 
Portland  by  the  Eastern 
1. 

a  fine  reach  of  smooth, 
dch  are  good  hotels  and 
flitors.  The  beach  is  sev- 
3  parts  thereof,  and  from 
he  bathing  facilities  are 
i  coast.  The  peculiar  at- 
number  of  small  cottages, 
s  boxes,  which  are  rented 
rsons  wishing  to  live  for 

time  maintain  an  inde- 
!al  scale.  The  Amesbury 
e  main  line.  {For  other 
Hampshire  and  Maine). 

Mass. 
and  Newport  BaUway. 

near-at-hand  suburb  of 
The  village  proper  stands 
ther  suburbs  of  Boston,  is 
;e  and  refinement.  John 
Presidents  of  the  United 
signers  of  the  Declaration 


of  Independence,  were  bom  here.     The  town  was  settled  in  1625, 
and  shortly  became  notorious  for  the  riotous  proceedings  of  its 
inhabitants,  who  set  at  naught  the  puritanical  customs  of  the 
day,  and  in  the  words  of  a  contemporaneous  chronir^ler,  "  scan- 
dali/.ed  the  neighborhood  by  setting  up  a  ^lay-pole,  drinking  and 
dancing  about  it  like  so  many  fairies,  or  furies  rather  ;  yea,  and 
worse  practices,  as  if  they  had  anew  revived  and  celebrated  the 
feast  of  the  Roman  goddess  Flora,  or  the  beastly  practices  of 
the  mad  Bacchanalians."    These  doings  were,  however,  summa- 
rily put  a  stop  to  by  Captain  Mdes  Staadish,  who  arrived  with  a 
jw/we  from  Plymouth,  arrested  the  leaders,  and  dispersed  their 
retainers.     Quincy  has  become  one  of  the  most  select  of  the  sea- 
side neighborhoods  in  the  vicinity  of  Boston.     The  granite  quar- 
ries are  well  worthy  of  a  visit,  being  very  extensive  and  producing 
a  fine-grained  stone  of  great  durability,  and  used  for  building  and 
monumental  purposes  all  over  the  United  States.     The  Old  Col- 
ony and  limoprnt  Itnilroad  and  the  daily  steamboats  render  the 
place  easy  of  access  from  the  city. 

WE7H0TJTH,  Norfolk  Co.,  Masi. 
13  miles  from  Boston.  Hotel—  Wcynwuth  Hotel. 
The  South  S/wre  liaaway,  which  diverges  from  the  OUt  Colony 
Line  at  Braintree,  has  three  stations  within  the  limits  of  this 
town.  Of  these  Weymouth  is  the  principal  station,  the  others 
being  in  fact,  as  well  as  in  name,  simply  the  North  and  East 
divisions  of  the  town.  These  last  are  largely  devoted  to  manu- 
facturing enterprise,  while  Weymouth  proper  is  chiefly  made  up 
of  handsome  sea-side  villas.  There  are  also  several  hotels  and 
boarding-houses,  and  the  bathing,  boating,  fishing,  and  driving 

are  good. 

HINOHAM,  Norfolk  Co.,  UaM. 
15  miles  from  Boston.  Hotel— Oid  Colony  House. 
This  town,  celebrated  for  the  beauty  of  its  scenery,  was  set- 
tled about  1635,  and  the  old  meeting-house,  built  in  1680,  is  still 
standing.  T'le  village  lies  at  the  head  of  an  arm  of  Massachu- 
setts Bav,  contains  a  good  hotel  and  boarding-houses,  is  readily 
reached 'by  boat  or  rail  several  times  a  day,  and  is  very  popular 
as  a  watering-place.     It  is  a  highly  interesting  old  town,  with 

46 


SEASIDE  RESORTS. 

lovely  harbor  views  and  a  charming  proximity  to  numberless 
points  of  attraction. 

NANTABKET,  Hall,  Norfolk  Co.,  Hasi. 
16  miles  from  IhUon. 
Nantatket  Beach  is  the  chief  feature  of  the  locality  as  a  water- 
ing-place. This  fine  reach  of  sand  forms  the  southeast  side  of 
Boston  Harbor.  It  is  four  miles  in  length,  and  is  celebrated  for 
its  bathing  facilities,  and  for  the  excellent  sport  the  various  sea- 
fowl  afford  in  their  proper  season.  It  has  several  good  hotels  and 
boarding-houses ;  and  although  there  is  a  goodly  array  of  private 
houses,  the  suburban  characteristics  yield,  in  general,  to  those  of 
the  ■watering-place. 

COHASSET,  Norfolk  Co.,  Kau. 

22  mUeafrom  BoHoii.  RoTEh— Black  Rock  House. 
The  South  Shore  branch  of  the  Old  Colon}/  Railroad  terminates 
at  this  village,  wbi-v.  lies  along  the  rocky  shores  of  Pleasant  Cove, 
many  of  its  houses  commanding  a  fine  ocean  view,  including 
the  solitary  stone  tower  on  Minot's  Ledge.  Between  the  railway 
station  and  North  Cohasset  are  several  good  hotels ;  among  them, 
the  Nanta«ket  Home,  the  RockvUle  House,  the  Rockland  House, 
Smith's,  the  MirwVs  House,  the  Pleasant  Beach  House,  and  several 
others.  The  bathing  at  Cohasset  is  of  the  "  surf  "  variety,  and  save 
in  some  exceptionally  sheltered  places,  can  seldom  be  called  "still." 
The  coast  in  the  vicinity  is  exceedingly  rough  ;  and  as  it  is  fully  ex- 
posed to  the  force  of  the  waves,  unusually  good  opportunities  are 
afforded  for  witnessing  the  grandeur  of  their  action  during  a  gale. 
Unitarian,  Congregational,  and  Methodist  churches  are  in  the 
village,  and  the  schools,  public  and  private,  are  well  conducted. 
All  kinds  of  salt-water  fish  are  caught  in  the  harbor  and  along 
the  rocks,  and  by  taking  a  boat,  the  larger  fish,  which  are  found 
only  in  deeper  water,  may  be  caught.  MinoVs  Ledge  Liyhthouse 
is  one  of  the  most  remarkable  specimeus  of  this  style  of  aiv.,.utec- 
ture  in  the  world.  Prior  to  its  erection,  this  coast  was  among  the 
most  fatal  to  mariners  of  any  along  the  Atlantic  seaboard.  Six 
miles  southward  from  Cohassut  is  Scituate,  a  village  not  unlike 
Cohasset  in  size  and  situation.     Besides  the  South  Shore  House, 

46 


^fl»^ 


oximity  to  numberless 

Co.,  Man. 

t. 

the  locality  as  a  water- 
the  BOuthcaRt  side  of 
1,  and  is  celebrated  for 
.  sport  the  various  sea- 
several  good  hotels  and 
goodly  array  of  private 
,  in  general,  to  those  of 

Kasi. 

ack  Rock  House, 
my  Rtiilroad  terminates 
ihores  of  Pleasant  Cove, 
ocean  view,  including 
.  Between  the  railway 
jd  hotels ;  among  them, 
e,  the  Roekiand  House, 
ieaeh  House,  and  several 
'  snrf  "  variety,  and  save 
seldom  be  called  "still." 
igh  ;  and  as  it  is  fully  ex- 
f  good  opportunities  are 
leir  action  during  a  gale. 
st  churches  are  in  the 
ate,  are  well  conducted, 
in  the  harbor  and  along 
!r  fish,  which  are  found 
finot's  Ledge  Liyhthouse 
of  this  style  of  aiv.,!;lteo- 
hia  coast  was  among  the 
Ulantio  seaboard.  Six 
te,  a  village  not  unlike 
the  South  iShore  Home, 


MASSACHUSETTS. 

there  are  ten  or  fifteen  boarding-houses.  The  surf  and  still 
bathing  are  excellent,  and  the  usual  sea-sido  sports  are  to  be  had  in 
perfection,  though  not  with  the  most  complete  artificial  accessories. 
Marshpld,  the  home  of  Daniel  Webster  during  the  last  years  of 
his  life,  and  the  scene  of  his  death,  is  about  two  miles  distant ; 
and  a  few  miles  farther  to  the  southward  is  Duxbtirj/,  where  the 
French  Atlantic  Telegraph  Cable,  the  second  which  was  success- 
fully laid,  was  landed  in  1809,  and  has  up  to  the  present  time 
worked  perfectly.  A  delightfully  quiet  and  dreamy  old  place, 
where  one  forgets  all  about  the  rush  of  worldly  affairs.  The 
"OW  Oaken  Bucket "  is  among  the  attractions  of  the  neighborhood, 
and  MinoVs  Ledge  is  within  sailing  distance. 

PLYMOTJTH,  Plymouth  Co.,  Mags. 
37  miles  from  Boston.     UoTEh—Sanwset  House. 
The  site  of  the  first-  settlement  made  by  civilized  man  in  New 
England  is  probably  better  known  from  its  historical  associations 
than  from  its  advantages  as  a  place  of  resort.     Nevertheless,  its 
surroundings  are  very  beautiful,  and  those  who  take  up  their  sum- 
mer abodes  amid  its  hills  and  lakes  are  perhaps  wiser  than  the 
merely  transient  visitors.     A  wide  extent  of  woodland  still  sur- 
rounds the  town,  and  through  this  aro  pleasant  drives,  leading 
past  ponds  ami  lakes  which  appear  at  the  most  unlooked-for  mo- 
ments.    Deer  are  still  found  in  these  woods,  which  consist  mostly 
of  oak  and  pine,  and  are  intersected  in  all  directions  by  roads, 
sandy,  but  always  passable.    Few  districts  in  New  England  afford 
such  attractions  for  the  angler  as  does  the  vicinity  of  Plymouth. 
A  list  of  a  dozen  or  more  ponds  might  easily  be  given,  where  red 
and  white  perch  and  pickerel  are  found  in  abundance,  and  many 
of  the  larger  ponds  and  lakes  have  been,  for  the  last  twenty  years, 
stocked  with  that  favorite  game-fish,  the  black-bass,  so  that  ex- 
cellent sport  may  be  had.     The  salt  water,  too,  is  not  behind- 
hand in  furnishing  sport  for  the  angler.     Codfish,  tautog,  and 
mackerel  are  plenty  in  their  proper  season  in  the  bay,  .ind  sailing 
and  bathing  are  among  the  constant  pastimes  of  visitors.     Ply- 
mouth has,  in  fact,  become  a  popular  resort,  and  it  is  more  than 
probable  that  its  popularity  is  destined  to  increase  as  its  attrac- 
tions become  more  widely  known.    The  village  proper  is  very  plea- 

47 


!^l.      I 


SEA-HIDK  RKSOHTS. 

Bant.  Its  hotels  are  ns  well  kept  ao  the  average  of  sea-side  houses— 
their  rates  being  from  |1.50  to  |2  per  day,  or  from  $0  to  |12  per 
week.  There  are  several  boarding-houses,  charging  about  |10  by 
the  week.  Plymouth  has  churches  of  nearly  all  the  largest  de- 
nominations, a  list  which  would  have  been  contemplated  with 
horror  by  the  Pilgrim  Fathers,  could  they  have  looked  forward  to 
the  present  time.  As  the  landing-place  of  the  Pilgrims,  on  Decem- 
ber 22d,  1020,  Plymouth  will  always  possess  a  surpassing  interest 
for  New  Englanders,  who,  though  they  may  not  wholly  admire  the 
Puritans  as  lawgivers  or  as  theologians,  are  yet  proud  to  be  the 
descendants  of  men  and  women  whose  courage  and  zeal  was  such 
as  to  enable  them  to  overcome  obstacles  which  would  have  dis- 
couraged weaker  spirite.  The  objesta  of  local  interest  at  Pilgrim 
Hall,  and  at  the  old  grave-yard  on  Burial  Hill,  and  what  is  left  of 
Plymouth  Rock  itself,  will  of  course  receive  attention  from  all 
visitors,  and  the  excellent  historical  manual  will  give  all  informa- 
tion concerning  the  Pilgrims  in  a  much  more  interesting  form 
than  our  space  permits.  -'.-■,.■% 


CArE   COD.  1.,^ 

Cape  Cod  is  reached  by  a  branch  of  the  Old  Colony  Railroad, 
which  beg^  at  Middleboro. 

KATTAFOISETT,  Plymouth  Co.,  Maw. 
57  mUeifrom  Boston.  KoTEij—MaUapoisett  House. 
Matta-Poisett,  being  interpreted,  means  "  a  place  of  rest."  It 
is  pleasantly  located  on  the  shore  of  Buzzard's  Bay,  six  miles 
east  of  New  Bedford,  and  within  two  hours  of  Boston  by  rail. 
The  view  of  the  bay  from  the  village  is  very  fine.  The  bathing 
is  "still,"  and  especially  suited  to  persons  of  delicate  constitu- 
tion, as  the  water  averages  10"  warmer  than  that  of  Boston  Bay. 
The  inhabitants  disclaim  mosquitoes  in  toto.  This  place  is  on  the 
Fairhaven  Branch  of  the  Old  Colony  B.  R. 

HABION,  Flymonth  Co-,  Mau. 

65  miles  from  Boston.     Hotels— .Sfamra  House,  Bay  View. 
One  of  the  arms  of  Buzzard's  Bay  reaches  inland  for  the  bene- 
fit of  this  quiet  little  village,  which,  notwithstanding  its  secluded 


^ 


"'^^l^fr'V- 


•e  of  sea-side  houses — 
or  from  $6  to  $12  per 
barging  aboxit  $10  by 
rly  all  the  largest  de- 
II  contemplated  with 
ave  looked  forward  to 
e  Pilgrims,  on  Decem- 
a  surpassing  interest 
not  wholly  admire  the 
e  yet  proud  to  be  the 
ige  and  zeal  was  such 
rhich  would  have  dis- 
cal  interest  at  Pilgrim 
ill,  and  what  is  left  of 
ive  attention  from  all 
I  will  give  all  informa- 
nore  interesting  form 


Old  Colony  Railroad, 

0.,  Masi. 

tapoisett  House. 
"  a  place  of  rest."  It 
zzard's  Bay,  six  miles 
irs  of  Boston  by  rail 
ery  fine.  The  bathing 
IS  of  delicate  oonstitu- 
ui  that  of  Boston  Bay. 
o.    This  place  is  on  the 

llas» 

>n  Home,  Bay  View. 
es  inland  for  the  bene- 
thstandiug  its  secluded 


M.iSSACnUSKTTS. 

character,  is  in  direct  f^ommunication  with  the  world  by  the 
Fairhnven  liraneh  Ildilroad.  Like  many  of  the  towns  along  this 
coap.t,  it  is  favoreu  in  the  way  of  walks  and  drives,  while  its 
proximity  to  the  salt  water  gives  it  many  of  the  attractions  of  its 
more  pretentious  neighbors.  The  islands  and  coves  of  Buzzard's 
Bay  afford  great  attractions  for  sailing  parties.  Still-bathing, 
near  the  hotels,  in  water  which  is  several  degrees  warmer  than  in 
Ma-ssachusetts  Bay,  north  of  Cape  Cod.  South  Wareham  {Ken- 
driek^8  Hotel),  and  East  Wareham  are  quiet  villages  on  inlets  of 
Buzzard's  Bay.  At  Uohamett  Narrows  is  the  junction  with  the 
branch  railroad  to  Woods'  Hole.     (See  page  54.) 

COTUIT  FOBT,  Barnatable  Co.,  Mosi. 
70  milex  from  ffontoii.  Hotkl — JSdntuit  Hoiue. 
Overlookmg  Martha's  Vineyard  Sound,  and  in  the  midst  of  a 
charming  country,  Cotuit  Port  is  admirably  suited  for  a  resort. 
The  village  is  a  small  one,  and  possesses  in  itself  but  few  attrac- 
tions to  the  tourist,  but  the  Sdutuit  Home  makes  the  place  a  very 
desirable  summer  residence.  The  building  is  fitted  with  well- 
ventilated  and  well-furnished  rooms,  wide  piazzas,  and  all  the 
appointments  which  can  be  reasonably  expected  in  a  first-class 
hotel.  Charges,  |H  a  duy ;  $10  to  $15  a  week.  Several  fur- 
nished cottoges  are  to  be  had  on  application  to  Mr.  J.  Coleman, 
the  proprietor  of  the  house.  The  surroundings  of  Cotuit  Port 
are  quite  remarkable.  The  beautiful  harbor,  with  its  islands, 
is  spread  out  before  the  hotel,  affording  ample  space  for  sailing 
and  excellent  grounds  for  fishing.  Within  a  radius  of  four  miles 
are  no  less  than  thirty  fresh-water  ponds ;  among  which  may  be 
mentioned  Wakely  Lake,  thickly  studded  with  islands,  and  Kano- 
mut  Lake,  noted  for  its  picturesque  beauty.  As  may  be  readily 
inferred,  the  drives  around  and  among  these  charming  ponds  are  of 
almost  unequalled  variety.  The  bathing-houses  are  within  five 
minutes'  walk  of  the  hotel,  affording  good  opportunities  for  still- 
bathing.  The  ocean  beach,  with  surf-bathing,  is  one  mile  dis- 
tant. Deer,  foxes,  rabbits,  quail,  plover,  etc. ,  etc. ,  are  to  be 
hunted  in  their  season,  and  blue-fiah,  Spanish  mackerel,  rock  and 
striped  bass,  and  all  their  briny  relatives,  are  caught  in  abun- 
dance. The  village  has  a  "Union"  church,  where  services  are 
a  4'J 


SEA-SIDE  RESORTS. 

held  by  the  different  denominations  in  turn,  or  as  opportunity 
occurs.  To  reach  Cotuit  Port  take  the  Old  Colony  RiUimy  to 
Middleboro'.  and  thence  to  West  Barnstable,  where  stages  to  the 
"  Port,"  six  miles  distant,  are  always  awaiting  the  arrival  of  trains. 

''  YABKOUTH,  Barnstable  Co.,  Maw. 

This  town  was  once  of  considerable  commercial  importance,  but 
is  now  a  sleepy  old  seaport  with  some  2,500  inhabitants,  of  whom, 
by  the  way,  one  in  t.u  served  in  the  Union  army  in  the  war  of  the 
rebeUion.  A  branch  R.  R.  runs  hence  to  Hy  annis  on  the  South  Shore. 

HYANNIB,  Barnstable  Co.,  Mass. 
79  miles  from  Boston.    UoTKi.fi-Iyanough  Home,  Hallet  House. 
Hyannis  is  equally  a  report  for  sportsmen  and  tourists.     There 
is  capital  plover  and  snipe  shooting  in  the  season.      The  fish- 
ing  is  not  paiticularly  good,  but  rather  better  for  the  fresh  than 
for  the  salt  water  kinds.     The  Baptist,  Congregational,  and  Urn- 
versalist  societies  have  churches  in  the  village.     About  Hyannis 
are  some  excellent  beaches  at  the  foot  of  high  bluffs  covered  with 
beautiful  groves.     The  steamer  line  formerly  running  from  this 
place  to  Nantucket  has  been  discontinued,  and  the  point  of  de- 
parture  from  the  main-land  to  that  place  is  now  at  Woods  Hole. 
CMtham  connects  by  stage  with  the  railroad  at  Harwick,  seven 
miles  distant.     The  vUlage  is  in  full  sight  of  the  (K^ean  and  the 
ceaseless  passing  of  vessels  adds  much  to  the  life  and  variety 
of  the  seaward  view.     The  surf  and  still  bathing  are  good,  as  are 
also  the  fishing  and  shooting. 

WEIIFIEET,  Barnstable  Co.,  Mass. 
60  miles  from  Boston.  Roi%\.—IIolbrook'sIMd. 
Wellfleet  is  surrounded  by  the  characteristic  sand  hiUs  of  the 
region,  but  is  swept  by  breezes  as  pure  and  strengthening  as  ever 
were  breathed.  A  range  of  hills,  of  clay  and  sand,  run  along 
toward  Provincetowu,  forming  the  backbone  of  Cape  Cod.  Among 
these  hUls  are  many  fresh-water  ponds,  which  present  irresistible 
attraction  to  water-fowl  during  autumn;  these  in  turn  allunng 
numerous  sportsmen  bent  upon  shooting  everythmg  that  flies. 
In  1717,  a  famous  pirate,  Bellamy  by  name,  suffered  shipwreck 
with  his  whole  crew  on  the  beach  near  the  toNvn.    His  vessels 

50 


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ATASS.i  CnUSKTTS. 


■n,  or  as  opportunity 
id  Colony  Ildlway  to 
),  where  stages  to  the 
J  the  arrival  of  trains. 

Matt, 

arcial  importance,  but 
inhabitants,  of  whom, 
irmy  in  the  war  of  the 
lis  on  the  South  Shore. 

Mail. 

Home,  Hallet  House. 
I  and  tourihts.  There 
le  season.  The  fish- 
ter  for  the  fresh  than 
ig^egational,  and  Uni- 
lage.  About  Hyannia 
igh  bluffs  covered  with 
srly  running  from  this 
,  and  the  point  of  de- 
is  now  at  Wood's  Hole, 
oad  at  Harwick,  seven 
of  the  ocean,  and  the 
,0  the  life  and  variety 
athing  are  good,  as  are 

I  Co.,  Hau. 

folbrook's  Hold. 
sristic  sand  hills  of  the 
d  strengthening  as  ever 
y  and  sand,  ruu  along 
ne  of  Cape  Cod.  Among 
lich  present  irresistible 
these  in  turn  alluring 
;  everything  that  flies, 
me,  suffered  shipwreck 
the  town.    His  vessels 


were  broken  up,  and  tor  many  years  coins  were  picked  up  on  the 
beauh.  Most  of  the  pirates  who  survived  wcie  captured  and 
executed  ;  but  some  escaped,  and  for  a  long  time  a  man  of  very 
singular  and  frightful  aspect  used  to  appear  every  spring  uud 
autumn,  remaining  only  a  few  days  and  then  mysteriously  disap- 
pearing. It  was  supposed  that  he  came,  as  occasion  required,  to 
take  money  from  some  place  where  it  had  been  concealei',  a  sup- 
pcsition  which  wn-'  "  ■>.  some  degree  justiBed  by  the  fact  that 
many  pie,-        f  ^  ere  found  upon  his  porsc-   ••>'"•>  h'- died. 

The  bathw.f^    .t  We'         .  can  scarcely  be  called  .  ,;ulug,  as 

the  beach  is  on  the  inner  side  of  the  Cape.  The  hotela  can  accom- 
modate fifty  or  sixty  guests  apiece,  and  the  three  or  four  board- 
ing-houses have  received  a  score  or  so  more. 

PEOVINCETOWN,  Banutable  Co.,  Mass. 
50  mile*  from  Boston,  by  water.  RoT]iha—Oifford,  Central,  Pit- 
grim,  Atlantic. 
Here  we  are  at  the  extremity  of  that  remarkable  arm-shaped 
strip  of  land  with  which,  as  somebody  has  said,  '•  Massachusetts 
is  perpetually  '  squaring  off '  at  the  rest  of  the  world. "  Province- 
town  is  the  doubled  and  inward  bent  fist  of  this  arm.  Tho  vil- 
lage was  settled  about  1700,  and  it  is  not  very  complimentary  to 
the  attractive  character  of  the  country  that  in  1727,  and  for  some 
time  thereafter,  the  inhabitants  were  exempted  by  law  from  tax- 
ation ;  notwithstanding  which  beneficent  provision  the  population 
was,  in  1748,  reduced  to  two  or  three  families.  The  salt  and 
fishing  trade,  however,  restored  its  prosperity,  and  now  the  village 
stretches  for  two  miles  along  the  beach,  and  is  blessed  with  a 
reasonable  degree  of  prosperity.  The  harbor  of  Provincetown 
was  the  first  resting-place  of  the  May-flower  on  her  tedious  voyage 
to  Plymouth,  in  1620.  Daily  boats  run  to  and  from  Boston ;  and 
this  quaint  and  peculiar  port  is  visited  by  many  tourists. 

FALUOTTTH,  Barnstable  Co.,  Mau. 

This  toMmship  comprises  the  point  of  land  which  separates 

Buzzard's  Bay  from  Vineyard  Sound.     From  Cohassett  Narrows 

to  Woods'  Hole  runs  a  branch  railroad  whose  trains  connect  at 

one  end  with  those  of  thtt  Old  Colony  Railroad  and  at  the  other 


ii'-ISfc-i—- .  f  ..-»-iv-~=- 


! 


SKA-SIDK  HA'SOHTS. 

with  Mnrtha'8  Vineyard  an.l  Nnntncket.  St^rn^x  Il>u»e,  P,>rax»H, 
Red  lho,.k  lloune,  liny  View  Coltmje,  and  other  smaller  houHcs  on 
BiizzardB-  Bu-  Shore,  arc  placen  of  resort.  Fabmulh  lln„hU  has 
numerous  cottag"",  groves,  lakes,  and  Tower',  Hotel.  WooM  IMe, 
the  terminus  of  the  rood,  has  a  bold  coast  whoso  eminences  oom- 
raand  fine  views  of  the  Sound.  M  vny  of  the  eligible  sites  are  oo- 
cupied  by  the  cottapes  of  summer  residents,  and  the  village 
aifords  accommodations  for  boarders.  .        j 

KSW  BEDFOBD,  BrUtol  Co.,  Mau. 
61  mite*  from  BosUm.     MorKhB-Parker  Uoiue,  Mansion  Howie. 
This  city  stands  on  the  west  side  of  the  Acushnet  River,  which 
empties  into  Buz/.ard's  Bay.     Although  its  fleet  is  less  than  half 
its  former  tonnage,  it  still  deserves  the  title  of  the  Whaling  City. 
Large  manufactories  have  taken  the  place  of  the  whaling  busi- 
ness,  among  them  the  Wamsutta  Mills,  whose  cotton  cloth  is  not 
excelled  in  the  country.     The  situation  of  New  Bedford  affords 
fine  views  of  the  harbor,  an.l  of  Fair  Haven,  opiKisito,  the  termi- 
nuf.  of  the  Fair  Haven  Branch  Railrowl.     The  town  is  neatly  laid 
out,  contains  an  imposing  Town  Hall  and  Custom  House,  a  num- 
ber of  churches,  a  public  library,  and  a  theatre      L-^-ge jrater- 
work.s  have  been  constructed,  at  an  expense  of  about  f  700,WM», 
although  there  is  a  plentiful  supply  of  excellent  well-water.    The 
drives  about  the  town  are   unusually  attractive,  that  around 
Clark's  Point  being  five  miles  long,  and  along  the  margin  of  the 
Bay  for  its  entire  distance.     This  drive  is  kept  perfectly  smooth, 
and  is  a  charming  resort  for  visitors.     New  Bedford  is  connected 
by  steamers  or  B.  R.  with  Boston,  Providence,  and  Fall  River. 
There  is  a  regular  steamer  to  Martha's  Vineyard.     The  Old  Colony 
Railroad  and  its  branches  afford  easy  means  of  access  by  land, 
and  an  excellent  daily  line  of  seagoing  propeUers  runs  to  and 
from  New  York. 

XABTHA'S  VIHEYAaD,  Duke's  Co.,  Ma««. 

This  island,  constituting  in  itself  a  county  of  Massachuactts, 

lies  about  five  mUes  off  the  main  land,  from  which  it  is  separated 

by  Vineyard  Sound.     It  is  some  twenty-five  miles  in  extreme 

length  and  twelve  mUes  in  its  greatest  width.     It  was  discovered 


jvJ.-i  ' 


MASSACHUSETTS. 


n'n  Ifoune,  Ponantet, 
r  Bmaller  houses  on 
ibnoiith  IliitihU  has 
Wdel.  WimM  IMe, 
Dsfi  eminenoes  coin- 
Bligilile  Bites  aro  oo- 
«,   and  the  village 

[au. 

iMO,  Mdiwion  IIouM. 
iRhnet  River,  which 
et  is  less  than  half 
)(  the  Whaling  City, 
t  the  whaling  bnsi- 
)  cotton  cloth  is  not 
Jew  Bedford  affords 
opi»08ite,  the  termi- 
te town  is  neatly  laid 
stom  House,  a  num- 
latre      Large  water- 
of  about  1700,000, 
ent  well-water.    The 
ractive,  that  around 
g  the  margin  of  the 
pt  perfectly  smooth, 
Bedford  is  connected 
nee,  and  Fall  River, 
wd.     The  Old  Colony 
ns  of  access  by  land, 
opellers  runs  to  and 

Co.,  Kmi. 

ity  of  Massachusetts, 

which  it  is  separated 

Ive  miles  in  extreme 

ih.    It  was  discovered 


in  1003  by  Capt.  Ooswold.     The  origin  of  its  name  is  unknown, 
but  it  is  probable  that  Martha  waH  a  friend  of  the  Captain's. 
It  is  only   within   a  ftiw  years  that   the   peculiarly  salubrious 
climate  of  this  island  has  become  known  to  the  publiu.     Tiio 
MethoilistM  wore  the  ttrst,  after  the  permanent  residents,  to  make 
the  discovery,  and  they  established  a  campground  at  Oak  Bluffs. 
Gradually  people  came  earlier  and  stayed  later  us  they  learned  the 
advantages  of  the  climate ;  cottages  were  built,  the  non-Methodist 
world  came  in,  and  now  at  the  height  of  the  season  there  aro 
20,000  to  ;J0,000  persons  on  the  ground.     The  season  culminates 
during  oamp-meeting  week  in  the  latter  part  of  August,  but  the 
old  extravagancies  of   the  traditional  oarap-meeting  have  long 
since  disappeared,  and  the  religious  services  are  decorously  con- 
ducted under  the  leadership  of  the  moat  distinguished  preachers 
of  this  powerful  and  well-organized  denomimition.     The  city  of 
cottages  at  Oak  Bluffs  is  a  great  curiosity,  and  the  life  of  the  cot- 
tagers is  exceptionally  free  from  care  and  from  the  complicationa 
which  are  the  bane  of  fashionable  resorts.     The  fashionable  life 
of  the  place  centres  in  and  around  the  tka  View  Hotel,  a  large 
and  admirably  appointed  buUding  with  all  the  modern  couveni- 
ences.    Ita  rate  is  |4.50  per  day.    The  other  hotels  are  the  lliyh- 
laiul  Ilouie,  Bixter,  Pawnee,  Central,  Island,  Grocer,  etc.   These, 
with  the  exception  of  the  first,  which  is  a  hotel,  are  mainly  res- 
taurants, but  all  have  small  sleeping  rooms  to  let.     As  restaurants, 
most  of  them  are  excellent,  and  the  prices  are  moderate.     Fur- 
nished cottages  may  be  rented  for  the  season  from  |100  upward. 
There  '      no  boarding-houses,  in  the  ordinary  meaning  of  the 
term,  '-r  ,  rooms  can  be  rented  at  $1  a  day  co  many  of  the  cot- 
tage       Meals  are  usually  obtained  at  the  restaurants.     There  is 
little  or  no  surf  on  the  bathing  beach  at  Oak  Bluffs,  except  when 
the  wind  is  from  the  eastward.     The  water  is  very  clear  and 
buoyant,  holding  in  solution  an  unusually  large  percentage  of 
salt.  '  Blue-fish  are  caught  in  great  abundance  within  esisy  sailing 
distance,  and  the  other  kinds  of  coast  fish  aro  found  along  the 
reefs  and  harbors. 

The  Baptists  have  established  a  camp  ground  on  an  elevation 
known  as  the  Highlands,  west  of  the  Bluffs  ;  and  another  city 
promises  to  make  its  appearance  there  in  due  time. 

53 


SKA-SIDK  UESORTS. 

From  Oak  BIuITh  Limdintr  to  K,lfi<iit<>,nt  and  K.itmna  a  nnrrow- 
g,M.^r.•  Hf;i,u  r>.iUay  runs  alo.<,,r  tlio  bfiud.  a  diHtance  of  Bev.-n  or 
..iK'ht  milcH.  EdKarK.wn  is  ft  do.-ad.'.it  whaling  port,  with  many 
cou.fortnl.lu  Iiousch  where  boanl  can  bo  obtained  at  m.^lorate 
rnte«.  There  are  a  few  HinnU  hotels.  Thorc.  ih  Rood  stdl  bathuiK' 
ttiid  .i  wilV  land  locked  harbor  for  amat<Mir  boating. 

K^nmna  is  ot  the  cxiremity  of  E.l(,'art()wn  harbor,  near  tho 
Oilcan  on  South  Beach.  Th.ro  an.  a  few  ootta^eH  and  a  fine 
hotel  (M<t/Mkex,'t  h'-h/r).  It  may  U:  reached  by  rad  several 
times  a  day  from  Oak  BIuITh  or  E.lj,'artown.  The  surf  on  the 
noitjhb.  rinK  oceon  beach  is  very  fine,  but  bathing  is  dangerous, 
owing  to  the  exiHtonoo  of  (iuick«andH  and  a  heavy  undertow. 

Viiuyard  llnven  is  a  oouHidcrable  town  on  an  excellent  harbor 
known'iw  HolmoH'  H(de,  where  hundreds  of  coasters  take  refuge  in 
heavy  weather.  It  lie.  two  miles  west  of  Oak  Bluffs.  Many 
.ummer  boarders  find  lo.lgings  there,  but  there  are  n-.  largo 
hotels.  The  western  part  of  the  island  is  little  visited  by  tourists. 
An  occasional  party  is  made  up.  by  land  or  water  to  Ciay  Head, 
its  farth.«t  point,  but  for  the  most  part  it  is  left  to  the  solitude 
of  its  oak-woods  an<l  bree/.y  downs.  Go!/  Head  is  a  remarkable 
bluff  at  the  extreme  western  foiutof  the  island,  deriving  its  name 
from  the  voriegnted  color-  of  the  hardened  clay  of  which  it  is 
composed.  After  a  rain,  its  appearance  under  a  bright  sunlight 
is,  to  use  a  terse  expression,  polychromatic.  Vhe  ot^^an  view  from 
the  top  of  the  cliff  is  extraordinarily  fine. 

Boats  nm  daily  from  New  Bedford,  Woods'  Hole,  and  Hyannis. 
Tho  shortest  water  route  is  by  rail  to  Woods'  Hole,  and  thcuice 
across  the  sovind  to  the  Vineyard  landings.  This  course  avoids 
the  somewhat  rongh  waters  of  Buzzard's  Bay,  but  is  circuitous 
for  travellers  from  the  direction  of  New  York.  An  excellent  line 
of  sea-going  steamers  mn  daily  between  New  York  and  New 
Bedford,  connecting  with  the  Vineyard  boats.  Any  of  the  Sound 
steamers,  indeed,  connect  closely  with  trains  which  run  directly 
to  New  Bedford.  The  Portland  and  New  York  Line  afford  tho 
most  direct  water  route,  as  it  lands  passengers  at  the  wharf  in 
Holmes'  Hole.  Tassengers  by  this  route,  however,  should  pro- 
vide for  sea  sickness,  as  a  heavy  ground  swell  ia  usually  encoun- 
tered. 

B4 


-  "^^h^-r- 


irAi>SACfrUSETTS. 


(1  Kutiimn  a  nnrrow- 
ilJHtanco  of  BevJMi  or 
iii(f  port,  with  many 
itiiined   at  iiKHlonito 

is  jfooil  still  bathitiK' 
aliug. 

sn  harbor,  near  tliu 
ootta({uH  and  a  flnu 
jhtd  by  rail  Hoviriil 
I,  Tbo  Burf  on  tlio 
)atbing  Ih  (lai\gerous, 
oivvy  HiuliTtow. 
I  an  excellent  harbor 
m«terH  take  retake  in 

Oak  Hluffs.     Many 

there  are  n.)  largo 
lie  vi8itt!<l  by  touristH. 

water  to  IJay  Head, 
iH  left  to  the  Rolitudo 
lead  is  a  remarkable 
nd.  deriving  its  name 
d  clay  of  which  it  is 
ier  a  bright  minlight 

The  otnan  view  from 

s'  Hole,  and  Hyannis. 
jds'  Hole,  and  thence 
1.  This  course  avoids 
Jay,  but  is  circuitous 
rk.     An  excellent  line 

New  York  and  New 
bs.  Any  of  the  Sound 
ins  which  run  directly 

York  Line  afford  the 
Qgers  at  the  wharf  in 

however,  should  pro- 
rell  is  usually  enooun- 


NANTUCKET.  Nantucket  Co.,  Mali. 

Hdl'IOI.M— OCf/zi  Jloimc,  Aililinn  lIou»e. 
With  its  depnulencies.  the  island  of  Nantucket  is  about  twenty 
miles  long,  and  owinrf  to  its  con>,.leto  sei^ralion  fron>  the  nmin- 
land   is  very  peculiar  iu  many  of  its  soo.al  'ind  physical  aspects. 
I,H  outer  euast  is  e^'OHO''  to  the  full  force  of  the  Atlantio  waves,  • 
and  few  pla.es  afford  such  ..pportunities  for  viewing  the  ocean  m 
its  immensity.     The  island  was  discovered  in  liKW,  an, I  settled  in 
\m      During  the  early  part  of  the  century  it  had  great  commer- 
cial importance  as  a  whaling  station,  and  much  wealth  wa.  accu- 
mulated in  this  business.     The  town  is  full  of  qnaiut  reminders 
of  by-gone  prosperity  ;  but  its  dcadence  is  complete  now,  and  it 
looks  to  sunaner  visitors  as  its  only  hope  of  resuscitation. 

Si,i,a,a».t  is  a  village  situated  on  a  bluff  on  the  eastern  side  of 
the  island.  It  is  a  favorite  resort,  and  once  vis.t.Ml  "*  "vlways 
remembered.  It  contains  a  good  hotel  and  several  comfortable 
boarding-houses. 

Fishing   riding,  and  saiUng  are  the  amusements  and  exercises 
most  in  vogue,  and  capital  still-bathing  is  to  be  found  near  all 
the  places  of  resort.     The  surf  bathing   is  unsafe   except   for 
strong  swiinmers.     Th.    health  of  the  climate  :s  vouched  for  by 
the  fact  that  of  the  4,133  inhabitants,  according  to  the  census  of 
1870  392  were  over  70  years  of  age,  nearly  nine  and  a  hal    per 
cent"    There  are  on  the  island  Congregational,  Unitarian,  Lpis- 
copal,  Baptist,  Methodist  and  Friends'  churches,  or  rather  so  far 
L  th;  last-named  sect  is  concerned,  meeting  houses.     Visitors  are 
almost  invariably  delighte.l  with  the  place.     It  was  a  prosperous 
town  prior  to  the  Ilevolution,  and  continued  so  until  withm  a 
few  ylars,  when,  with  the  decline  of  the  whale  fishery  its  busi- 
nels  was  destroyed.     Hut  its  tidy  streets,  plain  but  homehke 
Luses,  its  pure  air  and  refreshing,  health-producing  sea  broe.es 
are  pa  ticularly  pleasant  to  the  invalid.     To  the  business  man     r 
one  seeking  relief  for  an  overtaxed  brain,  the  isolation  of  the . 
;Z  its  quiet,  and  its  peculiarities,  seem  to  be  well  odap  ed^ 
The  t;hermometer  iu  the  hottest  weather  rarely  rises  above  eighty 
degrees,  and  the  nights  are  always  comfortably  cool 

56 


'u: 


RHODK    ISLAND. 


) 


Altho>i(fh  the  HnialloRt  of  the  Unitnd  Ktatfis,  Rhode  Inland  biw 
her  full  Hhiiro  of  wnteriii(ir-|>lacfiH,  thiinkM  to  tho  pi<  tui<«<iucHliorei 
of  N(inrii/iin»tU  Hay,  thn  nuiiK^nniH  iHliiiulH  which  Mtud  it»  wattiw, 
and   the   Hne  Htrct<!h  of  beach  hct'.voen  I'oint  Judith  and  Wntoh 
Hill.     That  thiH  Ih  the  nioHt  beautiful  of  the  larjfer  New  Kngland 
Bays,  probably  few  who  are  uiiiiiflueneed  by  sectional  partiality 
will  deny.     It  is  situated  wholly  within  the  boundaries  of  the 
State  of  Rhode  Island,  oxtendini?  nearly  thirty  miles  inland,  in  a 
northerly  direotion,  and  not  oxecodiiiK  fifteen  miles  in  width.     It 
receives  its  name  from  n  noted  and  powerful  tribe  of  Indians  who 
formerly  held  possession  of  its  islands  and  adjacent  territory,  and 
the  numerous  contesU  between  the  early  settlers  and  these  red 
men  have  rendered  it  and  its  vicinity  rich  in  historic  interest.     It, 
is  very  irregnlar  in  iU  outline,  Iwing  luude  ui)  of  buys  and  sounds 
by  the  score.     It  is  this  very  irrcffularity,  howcv  r,  that  gives  it  a 
peculiar  charm,  and  one  has  no  sooner  entered  it  than  he  seems  ^ 
to  be  sailing  over  Homo  inland  lake,  instead  of  an  arm  of  the  sea.  ^ 
Within  it  is  the  island  of  Rhwle  Island,  from  which  the  State  re- 
oeives  ita  name,  upon  which  is  situated  Newport,  whose  attrac- , 
tions  for  the  fashionable  world  are  wiilely  known.     Other  islands  ^ 
are  scattered  over  its  surface,  enhancing  its  beauty,  and  affording 
locations  for  the  more  retired  and  less  brilliant  resorta  which  are 
sought  for  by  those  who  do  not  desire  to  mingle  ia  the  gayeties  of 
Newport     Its  waters  are  remarkable  for  their  clearness  and 
depth,  admitting  the  largest  vessels  with  ease.     Protected  by  the  , 
surrounding  land,  it  forms,  as  it  were,  one  vast  harbor,  where  the  . 
fleets  of  nations  might  ride  in  safety.     The  scenery  is  varied 
and  picturesque  ;  and  although  a  rocky  and  inhospitable  shore   \ 
guards  its  entraiioe  against  the  cnoroachraents  of  tlie  ocean,  the 

Mi 


H^;^  / 


:*<■ 


tftii,  Rhixlo  Inland  biw 
,h()  i)i<^tui'(*(iuo  sliorei 
.vliich  Mtuil  itn  wiittiw, 
iiit  Juilitli  imd  Wtttoh 
)  larjciir  Svw  England 
>y  sectional  iiartiality 
le  boiuularies  of  the 
rty  mihm  inland,  in  a 
•n  iniloH  in  width.  It 
I  tribe  of  Indians  who 
Kljaccnt  turritory,  and 
sottlerH  and  theHe  red 
1  historic  interest.  It 
lip  i)f  liayH  and  sounda 
)wcv--r,  that  gives  it  a 
;ered  it  than  he  seeina 
of  an  arm  of  the  sea. 
m  which  the  State  re- 
owport,  whose  attrac- 
cnown.  Other  islands 
beauty,  and  affording 
liant  resorts  which  are 
nglo  in  the  gayeties  of 
r  their  clearness  and 
ise.  Protected  by  the 
rast  harbor,  where  the 
L'he  scenery  is  varied 
nd  inhospitable  shore 
anta  of  t)ie  ocean,  the 


\ 


HiioDi:  isi.Asn. 

shores  of  the  bay  itself  are  of  a  (litT.^rfiit  rhurivoter,  slopln}?  griwln- 
ttUy  from  the  water's  edge,  and  presenting  in  nmny  plaees  a  fer- 
tile and  liultlvated  aspect,  unusual  near  the  ocean.  Here  and 
there  are  delightful  watering-phuMs,  whose  easy  a«!cesH  from  the 
ndjoining  towns  and  cities  causes  them  to  bo  thronged  in  the 
larmmer  season  with  Uio  lovers  of  fushion  anil  pl.asure.  Am  re- 
fgards  sailing,  llsliing,  and  sea-bathing,  it  possesses  all  the  advan- 
tages of  the  oe<  M  it  (elf,  withoiit  its  attendant  dangers.  Us  ileep 
waters  and  narrow  entrance  render  it  very  valuable  as  a  naval  reu- 
deivouH,  and  the  Oovuruuumt  proviiled  for  its  defence  by  I'recting 
Fort  Adams,  one  of  the  largest  permanent  fortifications  in  the 
country.  Tho  points  which  define  the  extreme  cost  and  west 
boumliiries  are  respectively  Heucannet  I'oint  and  l"  Int  Judith. 
Th.ise  are  about  fifteen  miles  apart,  and  each  is  )irovidwl  with  u 
Jijjht-bouse. 

FBOVIDENCi;,  Frovidenoe  Co,,  B.  I. 
180  vdle»  from  JStie  Vork.  From  n>it<»i  41.  HoTEl-s— CtVy, 
I'errin  Ifou/ie,  Thnj/ir'ii  IlntA. 
Although  this  city  is  not  to  be  classed  as  a  resort,  "ts  impor- 
|anco,  in  a  commercial  point  of  view  justifies  u  brief  sketch  in 
these  pages,  rrovidenoo  was  founded  in  l(j:i(i  by  lloger  Willian-  ., 
Who  tied  from  MassaehiisettH  in  consequence  of  religious  iuto'e- 
raune,  and  established  tho  first  government  founded  upor.  absolute 
liberty  of  conscience.  During  King  I'hilii>'s  War,  Providence  had 
•  hard  struggle  for  existence,  and  was  at  one  time  nearly  dc- 
ttroyed;  but  during  the  lie  volution  it  was  ,.ro.sperous,  and  the 
foundotions  of  its  present  wealth  and  prosperity  were  laid.  The 
eity  is  situated  thirty-five  miles  from  tho  Atlantic  Ooean,  at  the 
head  of  Narragansett  Bay,  on  and  between  its  two  northern  arms, 
called  Seckonk  and  Providence  Rivers.  Uunning  into  the  latter, 
at  its  upper  extremity,  the  Cove,  in  the  centre  of  tho  city,  are  tho 
Moshassuck  and  Wonasquatucket  Uivers.  «y  the  viilleys  of  these 
itroams  and  the  Providence  River  the  city  is  divided  into  thrco 
distinct  portions,  of  different  beights  above  tide-water.  The  inost 
eastern  portion  rises  to  an  elevation  of  304  feet,  and  is  called 
Prospect  or  College  Hill.  Providenco  River,  ■  ■„•■  ding  from  the 
^Cove  to  Narragansett  Bay,  bisects  the  busiucsh  £;.  aou  of  the  city, 
It*  •''•' 


SEASIDE  liESORTS. 

and  three  broad  bridges,  just  below  the  Cove,  connect  the  por- 
tions thus  separated.     Providence  is  highly  distinguished  for  its 
literary   and  educational  institutions.      Broion    Univerdty  was 
originally  founde.l  at  Warren  in  1704,  and  removed  to  Providence 
in  1770      It  is  situated  on  College  Hill,  east  of  Providence  Kiver, 
and  commands  an  extensive,  varied,  and  beautiful  prospect  of  the 
city,  harbor,  and  surrounding  country.     It  comprises  five  princi- 
pal buildings,  namely,  Manning  Hall,  in  which  is  the  library,  con- 
taining 313,000  volumes  ;  Rhode  Island  Hall,  containg  the  cabinet, 
chemical  and  philosophical  apparatus,  and  lecture-rooms;  Uni- 
versity Hall  and  Hop.  College,  two  large  four-story  edifices,  oc- 
cupied by  students,  and  the  laboratory,  a  large  two-story  brick 
and  brown-stone  building,  recently  built,  and  containing  the  most 
approved  appliances  and  apparatus  for  chemical  studies.     Con- 
nected with  the  University  is  a  scientific  school,  established  for 
the  benefit  of  those  who  do  not  wish  to  pursue  a  classical  course. 
Brown  stands  among  the  first  colleges  in  the  country  in  its  faciU- 
ties  for  instruction,  and  the  character  and  ability  of  its  faculty. 
The  I'ublie  Sc/woli  of  Providence  have  obtained  a  high  reputation 
for  the  thoroughness  and  efiiciency  of  their  training.     They  have 
been  fostered  with  laborious  care  and  at  a  liberal  expense.     The 
Fneiidi'  Yearlii  Meeting  Boarding-school  is  beautifully  situated  on 
the  eastern  slope  of  Prospect  Hill,  occupying  about  forty-three 
acres  of  grounds.    The  buildings  are  large  and  commodious.    The 
institution  is  liberally  endowed,  and  is  in  a  highly  prosperous  con- 
dition.    A  large  part  of  the  capital  o^vned  in  the  city  is  employed 
in    manufacturing  enterprises  in  the  immediate  vicinity,   the 
various  rivers  which  abound  in  the  neighborhood  affordin;;-  abun- 
dant water-power.     Among  the  most  important  of  the  works  may 
be  mentioned  the  American  Screw  Company,  the  Corliss  Stcam- 
Engine  Works,  the  Atlantic  Delaine  Mills,  and  the  Oriental  Mills. 
These  are  but  a  few  among  the  nmny  manufactories  in  the 

vicinity.  n      -i  a 

The  railroails  diverging  from  Providence  are  the  Procuhnce  and 
Slonuigton,  connecting  with  New  "Sork,  via  the  Shove  Line  Bail- 
load  and  also  via  the  Stonington  Line  of  steimboats  on  Long 
Island  Sound;  the  Prc^idence  and  WoteexUr  Railroad  to  Wor- 
cester Mass.,  43  mUes;  the  Hartford,  Providence,  a,>d  Fishkili 

58 


ove,  connect  the  por- 
y  distinguished  for  its 
frown    Urdverdty  was 
•emoved  to  Providence 
t  of  Providence  Kiver, 
autiful  prospect  of  the 
t  coinpriscB  five  princi- 
lich  is  the  libiary,  con- 
.,  containg  the  cabinet, 
d  lecture-rooms;  Uui- 
four-story  edifices,  oc- 
i  large  two-story  brick 
nd  containing  the  most 
uemical  studies.     Con- 
school,  established  for 
rsue  a  classical  course, 
he  country  in  its  facili- 
d  ability  of  its  faculty, 
ained  a  high  reputation 
ir  training.     They  have 
I  liberal  expense.     The 
beautifully  situated  on 
)ying  about  forty-three 
and  commodious.    The 
1  highly  prosperous  con- 
in  the  city  is  employed 
nraediato  vicinity,   the 
)orhood  affordiii;;-  abun- 
jrtant  of  the  works  may 
lany,  the  Corliss  Stcam- 
aiid  the  Oriental  Mills. 
r  manufactories  in  the 

B  are  the  Provideme  and 
ia  the  Shore  Line  Jifiil- 
of  stexmboats  on  Long 
u'Mttr  Itailroad  to  Wor- 
?r<yddenee,  a»d  FighkUi 


nilODE   ISLAND. 

Railroad,  to  Waterbury,  Ct.,  123  miles;  the  Boston  and  Provi- 
dence, and  the  Providence,  Warren,  and  Bristol  Railroads.     Tho 
Neptune  Line  of  steamers  leave  Providence  for  New  York  daily 
at  flv.j  P.M.,  and  Pier  27  North  River,  New  York,  at  the  same 
h"'.:;.     Steamers  for  Newport  and  the  bay  landings  leave  Provi- 
dence at  hours  which  can  be  readily  ascertained  at  the  hotels. 
VUK  DE  L'EATJ,  Seekonk,  Bristol  Co.,  R.  I. 
As  its  name  indicates,  this  place  commands  a  fine  view  of  the 
Providence  River  and  Narragansett  Bay.     It  is  a  delightial  sub- 
urban village,  upon  elevated  ground,  the  shores  being  steep  and 
rocky.     The  Vue  de  PEau  House  is  spacious  and  commodious,  and 
its  site  one  of  the  pleasantest  along  the  bay.     Among  the  neigh- 
boring attractions  are  several  shady  groves  where  picnics  are  fre- 
quently held  in  the  summer  season.     About  a  mile  south  of  Vue 
de  I'Eau,  on  Sabin'a  Point,  is  the  Narrayansett  House,  another 
pleasant  summer  boai-ding-place.     8mitfi:i  Palace,  Sili-er  Spring 
House,  and  Ocean  Cottage  are  also  popular  summer  resorts.   Each 
receives  a  liberal  patronage. 

WICXFOBD,  Washington  Co.,  B.  I. 
168  miles  from  New  York.    From  Providence,  20. 
Wickford  station  is  two  miles  from  the  vUlage,  but  the  latter  is 
in  direct  communication  with  it  by  means  of  a  branch  railroad 
running  from  Kingston  on  the  Shore  Line  R.  R.,  to  Wickford  and 
forming  part  of  the  Shore  Line  R.  R.  route  from  New  York  or 
Providence  to  Newport.     The  village  is  situated  on  the  shore  of 
Narragansett  Bay,  whose  island-studded  waters  are  in  full  view. 
Hotel  accommodations  are  as  yet  somewhat  scant,  but  good  board 
is  obtained  in  private  families  at  |7  to  $10  per  week.     Of  the  two 
churches,  Episcopal  and  Baptist,  the  former  was  built  in  1707. 
Besides  this  ancient  edifice  there  are  several  other  houses  which 
are  interesting  on  account  of  their  age.     There  is  no  surf -bathing 
at  Wickford.  and  the  chief  amusements  are  boating,  fishing,  and 
hunting.     From  March  to  July  very  fair  trouting  is  to  be  had  in 
the  brooks,  and  at  all  times  the  usual  salt-water  fish  are  caught 
in  the  bay.     The  villaf^e  is  easily  reached  via  the  Stonington  and 
Providence  RaUwai/,  whose  termini  are  in  direct  communication 
by  boat  and  rail  with  the  great  cities. 

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■  H  ! 


BOCKY  POINT,  Warwick,  Kent  Co.,  B.  I. 
noTKh—Iiocki/ Point  Hotel. 
About  half-way  between  Providence  and  Newport;   is  chiefly 
patronized  by  parties  in  search  of  a  few  hours'  entertainment  and 
a  breath  of  the  sea  air.     Nevertheless  the  hotel  affords  accommo- 
dations for  numerous  guests,  and  its  hundred  adjacent  acres, 
containing  groves,  grottoes,  walks,  bowling  alleys,  billiard  rooms, 
etc.,  etc.,  make  up  a  sum  "total  which  presents  unusual  attrac- 
tion's to  permanent  and  transient  visitors.      Clam-bakes  are  a 
specialty  at  Rocky  Point,  being  prepared  in  the  most  scientific 
manner  by  "professors,"  whose  life-long  occupation  has  been 
baking  Narragansett  clams,  and  who  are  perfectly  aufait  in  all 
the  mysteries  of  that  branch  of  science.    The  hotel  has  a  tower 
170  feet  high,  from  which  an  enchanting  view  of  the  bay  and 
islands  may  be  obtained.     The  bathing-houses  are  well  appointed 
and  the  beach  safe.     During  the  summer,  boats  make  five  trips 
daily  from  Providence  to  the  various  landings  on  the  bay  shores  ; 
the  charge  for  the  round  trip  being  only  50  cents.     Marked  liock, 
a  few  miles  further  north,  is  another  noted  place  for  excursions 
and  picnic  parties.    It  is  reached  by  boat  from  Providence. 

KEWFOBT,  Newport  Co.,  B.  I. 
165  miles  from  Neu)  York.  From  Boston  71.  Hotels- OM.m 
House,  Aquidaeek  House,  United  States,  The  Cliff  House, 
Cliff  Cottage  Hotel,  Perry  House. 
It  is  a  pity  that  the  Indian  name  of  the  island  whereon  Newport 
stands  was  not  retained,  either  in  its  original  form  -  Aquidneck," 
or  in  its  English  equivalent  "  The  Isle  of  Peace; '  but  Governor 
Coddington,  who  with  seventeen  associates  purchased  the  island 
from  the  Sachems  in  1638,  thought  otherwise,  and  nam.  d  it  ac- 
cordingly "  The  Isle  of  Rhodes,"  in  consequence  of  a  supposed 
resemblance  to  the  famous  island  in  the  /Tlj^ean  Sea.  This  has 
been  naturally  abbreviated  into  Rhode  Island,  and  by  tliat  name 
it  will  probably  be  known  to  posterity.  The  commercial  prosperity 
of  Newport  began  early  in  the  history  of  the  country,  when, 
owing  to  its  maguilicent  harbor,  it  became  one  of  the  pritcipal 
ports  of  the  New  World,  and  for  a  time  rivalled  New  York  in  its 

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rs. 

It  Co.,  B.  I. 

[otel. 

id  Newport;  is  chiefly 
lurs'  entertainment  and 
hotel  affords  accommo- 
iindred  adjacent  acres, 
5  alleys,  billiard  rooms, 
resents  unusual  attrac- 
rs.  Clam-bakes  are  a 
1  in  the  most  scientific 
ig  occupation  has  been 
perfectly  aufnit  in  aU 
The  hotel  has  a  tower 
g  view  of  the  bay  and 
)U8es  are  well  appointed 
jr,  boats  make  five  trips 
lings  on  the  bay  shores  ; 
iO  cents.  Marked  Ii>ck, 
;ed  place  for  excursions 
from  Providence. 

.,E.I.        ---^--- 
n  71.      Hotels — Ocean 
Uates,  The  Cliff  Home, 

island  whereon  Newport 
Lual  form  "  Aquidneck," 
;  Peace;  "  but  Governor 
tes  purchased  the  island 
erwise,  and  nami^d  it  ac- 
sequenoe  of  a  supposed 
i  /Tj^ean  Sea.  This  has 
slanJ,  and  by  that  name 
he  commercial  prosperity 

of  t.lie  country,  when, 
ne  ouo  of  the  priticipal 
rivalled  New  York  in  its 


RHODE  ISLAND. 

general  commerce,  and  surpassed  it  in  the  special  branches  of 
whaling  and  trade  with  Africa  and  the  Indies.    It  is  painful  to  add 
that  many  of  the  fortunes  which  were  accumulated  by  citizens  of 
Newport  were  the  result  of  a  vigorous  prosecution  of  the  African 
slave  trade.    On  the  breaking  out  of  the  Revolutionary  War,  Now- 
port  was  to  a  great  extent  deserted  by  its  inhabitants,  and  being 
left  in  a  defenceless  state,  was  occupied  by  the  British  for  the 
three  years  succeeding  1770.     It  was  used  for  the  most  part  as  a 
naval   station,   though  some  8,000  English  and  Hessians  were 
during  most  of  the  time  either  quartered  in  the  town  or  encamped 
in  its  suburbs.     When  the  town  was  evacuated,  many  buildmgs 
were  wantonly  destroyed.    At  this  time  the  inhabitants  numbered 
o"ly  about  4,000  souls  ;    and  although  efforts  were  at  once  made 
to'  restore  its  prosperity  as  a  commercial  port,  it  never  recovered 
from  the  depressing  effects  of  British  occupation.     It  is  unfor- 
tunate that  the  town  records  were  either  carried  off  or  destroyed 
by  the  British,  for  ^vith  them  was  lost  the  only  source  of  ii^or- 
mation  regarding  the  glory  of  ante-revolutionary  Newport.     The 
town  still  contains  many  objects  of  historical  interest  and  evidences 
of  the  liberal-mmdedness  of  her  citizens      The  Rou.ul  Tower,  to 
begin  with  tb  .  edifice  which  has  presumably  the  greatest  antiquity, 
stands  in  the  centre  of  an  open  lot,  surrounded  by  an  iron  railing, 
and  is  carefully  guared  from  the  spoilers  by  the  city  authorities. 
Its  origin  is  sufficiently  shrouded  in  mystery  to  justify  every  one  m 
his  or  her  own  opinion.     Matter-of-fact  people  can  call  it  Bene- 
diet  Arnold's  Mill,  and  point  to  his  will,  wherein  a   "  Stone-built 
Wind  Mill"  is  mentioned;  but,  on  the  other  hand,  those  who 
incline  to  the  more  romantic  view,  can  claim  that  even  Benedict 
Arnold  knew  better  than  to  build  a  mill  supported  on  seven 
detached  columns.     Mr.  Longfellow,  in  his  poem  "  The  Skeleton 
in  Armor  "  connects  this  tower  with  a  skeleton  clad  m  rusty 
armor  which  was  discovered  some  years  ago  at  Fall  River,  Ma^. ; 
and  as  there  are  several  facts  which  indicate  that  the  Norsemen 
landed  in  this  vicinity  long  b.fore  the  discoveries  of  Columbus, 
no  one  who  wishes  to  look  upon  the  tower  as  the  work  of  the 
Vikings  and  their  followers,  need  hesitate  to  do  so.     Whoever 
desires  to  investigate  the  subject  farther,  will  find  it  fu^ly  dis- 
cussed in  a  pamphlet  published  by  Charles  E.  Hammet,  of  New- 

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SEA-SIDE  RESORTS. 

port,  and  entitled  "  The  Stone  Mill  Controversy."     The  Redieood 
Library,  near  the  Opera   House,  was  established  by  Abraham 
Redwood  in  1750.    It  originated  in  connection  with  a  literary  and 
philosophical  society,  which  was  instituted  when  Bishop  Berkeley 
lived  on  the  island,  and  of  which  the  Bishop  was  a  prominent  and 
illustrious  member.    A  donation  of  £500  for  this  society  by  Abra- 
ham Redwood,    for  the  purchase   of  standard  works,  laid  the 
foundation  for  the  library.     The  building  is  of  the  Doric  order  of 
architecture,   and  contains,  besides  the  library  of  some  15,000 
volumes,  a  valuable  collection  of  paintings  and  statuary.     It  has 
since  received  valuable  additional  gifts  from  time  to  time,  and 
the  building  has  been  enlarged  and  improved.     It  is  a  place  of 
general  resort,  and  a  great  boon  to  the  reading  public.    Strangers 
are  allowed  a  free  entrance,  and  will  find  much  heri-  that  will  in- 
terest them.     Trinity  Church  was  built  early  in  the  laat  century, 
and  stands  upon  the  site  of  the  first  Ejuscopal  place  of  worship 
erected  on  the  island.     Hero  Washington,  Lafayette,  and  other 
revolutionary  worthies  attended  divine  service.     Its  ancient  and 
quaint  appearance,  with  its  high-backed  pews,  its  pulpit  in  the 
centre  of  the  congregation,  its  venerable  organ,  presented  to  the 
church  by  Bishop  Berkeley  on  his  return  to   Dublin,  contrast 
strangely  with  the  modern  inventions  for  a  refined  worship  found 
in  tlie  sanctuaries  of  today.    Around  it,  in  the  old  cemetery,  rest 
the  ashes  of  not  a  few  illustrious  men.     The  Jewish  Synagogue, 
on  Touro  Street,  was  built  in  1672,  and  until  the  Revolution  was 
regularly  opened  for  worship.     It  was  then  the  only  place  in  New 
England  where  Hebrew  was  chanted  and  read  at  the  weekly  ser- 
vice.   At  that  time  there  were  many  Jewish  families  of  wealth 
upon  the  island.     Abraham  Touro  left  $20,000  in  the  hands  of  the 
city  authorities,  the  interest  of  which  is,  in  accordance  with  the 
wishes  of  the  testator,  expended  in  keeping  the  synagogue,  the 
grounds,  and  the  street  leading  to  them  in  repair.      Washington 
Square  is  the  principal  square  in  Newport,  and  contains  the  City 
Hall.  Commodore  Perry's  House,  the  Mall— an  inclosed  triangular 
piece  of  ground,  shaded  with  trees— and  other  public  buildings. 
This  square  was  named  after  Washington,  who  at  his  first  visit  to 
Newport,  passed  through  it  on  his  way  to  Count  Rochambeau's 
head- quarters.     The  principal  hotel  is  the  Ocean  Jlouse,  which 

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versy."  The  Redwood 
ablished  by  Abraham 
ion  with  a  literary  and 
when  Bishop  Berkeley 
p  was  a  prominent  and 
r  this  society  by  Abra- 
idard  works,  laid  the 
s  of  the  Doric  order  of 
ibrary  of  some  15,000 
1  and  statuary.  It  has 
rom  time  to  time,  and 
5ved.  It  is  a  place  of 
ling  public.  Strangers 
nuch  herb  that  will  in- 
rly  in  the  laat  century, 
opal  place  of  worship 

Lafayette,  and  other 
rvice.  Its  ancient  and 
lews,  its  pulpit  in  the 
rgan,  presented  to  the 
n  to  Dublin,  contrast 
,  refined  worship  found 
L  the  old  cemetery,  rest 
rhe  Jewish  Synagogue, 
itil  the  Revolution  was 
1  the  only  place  in  New 
ead  at  the  weekly  ser- 
■ish  families  of  wealth 
,000  in  the  hands  of  the 
in  accordance  with  the 
ng  the  synagogue,  the 
n  repair.  Washington 
;,  and  contains  the  City 
—an  inclosed  triangular 
other  public  buildings. 

(rho  at  his  first  visit  to 
0  Count  Rochambeau's 
le  Ocean  House,  which 


nilODE  ISLASI). 

stands  nearest  the  ocean's  beach.  From  its  rooms  and  cupola 
some  of  the  grandest  and  most  extensive  views  of  the  ocean  and 
harbor  can  be  obtained.  Block  Island,  thirty  miles  to  the  south- 
west, and  several  smaller  islands  in  Narragansett  Bay,  are  visible 
in  clear  weather.  The  hotel  is  nicely  furnished,  and  affords 
ample  space  upon  its  wide  piazzas  for  pleasant  promenades  A 
fine  band  of  music  is  usually  employed  for  the  season,  and  the 
Ocean  House  hops  and  baUs  are  reckoned  among  the  most  brdliant 
entertainments  of  our  American  summer  resorts.  The  price  of 
board  is  $4.50  per  day,  with  special  rates,  according  to  rooms,  by 
the  week  or  season.     The  house  opens  about  the  last  of  June. 

The  Firxt  Jimch  is  nearest  to  the  hotels,  most  available  for 
bathing  purposes,  and  is  the  favorite  resort  for  promemulers  and 
spectators,  as  well  as  for  bathers.    This  beach  is  lined  with 
bathing-houses,  for  the  use  of  which  a  small  fee  is  charged  ;  and 
as  the  sand  composing  the  beach  is  of  the  whitest  and  hainlest 
and  cleanest,  it  is  no  wonder  that  thousands  resort  thither  daily 
at  high  tide,  and,  arrayed  in  the  most  fantastic  and  brilhant 
dresses,  mdulge  in  the  healthful  and  charmmg  exercise  of  surf- 
bathing.     On  a  fine  day  in  midsummer  this  1>«"«»^  ff  ^«  "« 
amusing  a  spectacle  as  can  be  found  on  the  coast.     'rheJJl.Jf 
terminates  this  beach.     It  is  a  picturesque  collection  of  gray 
rocks,   pUed  in  every  possible  shape,  and  affording  numberless 
quiet  nooks  where  one  may  sit  and  enjoy  the  beauty  of  sea  and 
shore      Near  the  northern  extremity  oi  the  bluff  is  a  deep  chasm, 
known  as  "  Purgatory."    It  was  probably  formed  by  the  washing 
away  of  the  softer  portion  of  the  rock,  leaving  the  hard,  conglom- 
erate  gray  rocks  in  the  most  ragged  and  fantastical  shapes  im- 
aginabfe      The  chasm  is  one  hundred  and  sixty  feet  long,  and 
fifty  feet  deep  at  the  outer  end.     In  some  places  it  ,s  only  eight 
feet  wide  at  the  top,  and  occasionally  some  .ulventurous  or  tool- 
hardy  person  leaps,  or  attempts  to  leap,  across  it.     As  one  side 
is  higher  than  the  other,  this  is  no  easy  task.     Near  by  are  the 
Hanging  Rocks,  "within  whos.  shadow  it  is  said  that  Bishop 
Berkeley  wrote  his  Minute  Philosopher^     Sachuset  Reach  stretches 
eastward  from  the  Bluff.     In  its  general  characteristics  it  is  simi- 
lar to  Easton's  Beach,  being  in  an  equal  degree  exposed  to  the 
force  of  the  Atlantic  waves.    This  beach  terminates  in  Sachw^et 

OH 


SKA-SIDE  RKSOHTS. 

Point.  During  the  Revolution,  a  Britiph  guard  boat  was  stationed 
off  this  point  to  blockade  the  East  River.  She  was  captured, 
with  all  hands  on  board,  by  Major  Talbot,  and  a  party  of  Ameri- 
cans. Singularly  enough,  not  a  life  was  lost  on  either  side. 
Sachuset  Point  is  a  favorite  place  with  fishermen  for  tautog  oi 
black-fish.  These  are  caught  from  the  rocks  in  great  abundance. 
The  immediate  vicinity  is  a  feeding-ground  for  the  nobler  game 
of  bass  and  horse-mackerel,  the  capture  of  which  requires  con- 
siderable skill,  and  affords  exciting  sport. 

BcUeeue  and  Ocean  Aeenueg  offer  an  uninterrupted  drive  of 
many  miles  along  the  coast,  with  the  Atlantic  in  full  view  for 
almost  the  entire  distance.  Carroll  Arenne  leads  to  the  l^wuUng 
Horn,  a  romantic  spot  where,  during  southeasterly  gales,  the 
scene  is  described  as  very  magnificent,  the  sea  dashing  up  in  a 
terrific  manner  through  a  rocky  chasm.  Near  by  is  LiUy  Pond, 
the  largest  sheet  of  fresh  water  on  the  island.  The  pond  is  well 
supplied  with  perch,  which  may  be  taken  from  the  shore  with 
an  ordinary  rod  and  line.  At  the  foot  of  CcUcvue  Avenue  is  a 
boat-house,  and  beyond  this  is  an  infinite  variety  of  beaches, 
rocky  promontories,  and  sheltered  inlsts,  affording  numerous  sites 
for  cottages  and  villas,  which  line  this  part  of  the  coast.  TJie 
Glen,  six  miles  from  Newport  by  the  East  Bond,  is  a  favorite  re- 
sort for  the  lovers  of  nature.  It  may  be  reached  by  several  roads 
besides  the  one  mentioned,  each  possessing  beauties  peculiar  to 
itself.  The  Glen  is  a  deep  valley  shaded  by  a  dense  growth  of 
forest  trees,  through  which  a  brook  runs,  adding,  by  the  musio 
of  its  mimic  falls  end  rapids,  to  the  sylvan  attractions  of  the 
place. 

Fort  Adnms,  situated  on  Brenton  Point,  south  of  Newport,  is 
easily  reached  by  land  or  water,  the  latter  being  the  most  popular 
route.  This  is  one  of  the  largest  permanent  works  in  the  United 
States.  It  was  begun  in  1814,  and  finished  in  1800.  It  is  capa- 
ble of  mounting  408  heavy  guns,  and  its  maximum  garrison  is 
3,000  men.  It  may  be  visited  at  all  hours  of  the  day.  It  is,  in 
fact,  quite  the  thing  to  drive  or  sail  to  the  fort  of  an  afternoon 
hear  the  band  play,  witness  the  ceremony  of  dress  ppjade,  and 
return  before  sunset.  Fort  Dumplings,  or  more  properly  Fort 
Brown,  can  be  visited  only  by  boat,  as  it  is  situated  on  Conanticut 


ird  boat  was  stationed 
8ho  was  captured, 
md  a  party  of  Amcri- 
lost  ou  either  side, 
ihermen  for  tautog  oi 
:s  in  great  abundance, 
for  the  nobler  game 
f  which  rnquirea  con- 

tiinterrupted  drive  of 
antic  in  full  view  for 
I  leads  to  the  l^wuUng 
itheaeterly  galea,  the 
3  sea  dauhing  up  in  a 
Tear  by  is  LiUy  Pond, 
nd.  The  pond  is  well 
from  the  shore  with 
Bellcvue  Avenue  is  a 
e  variety  of  beaches, 
fording  numerous  sites 
rt  of  the  coast.  TJie 
Road,  is  a  favorite  re- 
ached by  several  roads 
gf  beauties  peculiar  to 
by  a  dense  growth  of 
adding,  by  the  musio 
'an  attractions  of  the 

,  south  of  Newport,  is 
3eing  the  most  popular 
it  works  in  the  United 
i  in  1800.     It  is  capa- 

maximum  garrison  is 
3  of  the  day.     It  is,  in 

fort  of  an  afternoon 
y  of  dress  ppjade,  and 
)r  more  properly  Fort 
situated  on  Conanticut 


RHODE  ^LAND. 

Island,  just  at  the  mouth  of  the  outer  harbor.  This  is  a  favorite 
resort  for  picnic  or  chowder  parties.  lio»e  Mmd  has  the  re- 
mains of  an  old  British  fort,  but  is  devoid  of  natural  attractions. 

NAKEAOAUSETT  PIEE,  Washington  Co.,  E.  I. 
This  resort  has  wholly  developed  since  1850,  when,  os  tradition 
hath  it,  the  first  family  of  boarders  took  up  their  quarters  in  a  farm- 
house.    Since  that  time  visitors  have  multiplied,  until  now  there 
are  hotels  and  boarding-houses  by  the  score,  and  even  old  hab- 
itues look  patronizragly  across  the  bay  at  Newport.     The  Totoer 
mil  Home  is  the  principal  hotel.    It  stands  on  an  elevation  which 
commands  a  superb  view,  and  its  appointments  and  surroundings 
are  most  complete  and  satisfactory.     It  is  at  a  considerable  dis- 
tance from  the  shore,  to  which,  however,  horse-cars  run.     Of  the 
multitude  of  other  hotels  and  boarding-houses,  we  may  mention 
the   Wholej/,  Narragamett,   Elmmmd,  Sea  Vuw,  Metolo.rct,   and 
Ocean    houses,    where    guests    find    entertainment    at    various 
prices.    The  Continental,  Mt.  Hope,  and  Mathemon'n,  charging 
|,3    per  day   or  $18  per    week ;    and    the    Atlantic,    Attwood, 
lievere,  Huzard,  Maxon,  Mansion,  Delevan,  charging  $3.50  per  day, 
or  |15  per  week.     Most  of  them  accommodate  50  to  100  guests 
each.    The  denizens  of  Narragansett  Pier  profess  to  be  less  given 
to  style  than  their  neighbors  at  Newport,  and  the  mode  of  liCe  is 
decidedly  more  simple.     The  ftshiug  is  the  great  attraction  for 
gentlemen,  as  fine  bass,  tautog,  and  other  fish  are  taken  with  rod 
and  line  from  the  rocks.    The  bathing  is  good,  but  the  surf  is  nob 
BO  fine  as  at  Newport. 

It  is  not  without  cause  that  this  resort  has  attained  such  cele- 
brity and  become  so  popular ;  for  its  position,  central  to  so  many 
populous  cities,  its  fine  beach,  both  for  driving  and  bathing,  its 
good  fishing  and  sailing,  make  its  advantages  marked.  But  the 
traditional  good  fellowship  of  its  society,  the  absence  of  tedious 
and  often  cold  and  repelling  foi  malitiea,  the  jolly  and  generous 
character  of  its  amusements,  the  absence  of  any  law  requiring 
ladies  to  dress  six  times  a  day,  or  fining  gentlemen  found  in  blue 
shirM  on  the  piazzas  of  an  afturnoou  ;  in  short,  the  sensible  and 
kind  sociability  of  guests  constitutes  the  charm,  as  it  also  makes 
the  Bucctsw  of  Narragansett  Pier.     The  view  from  the  heights  is 


r' 


sKA.siD%  n  Eson  TS. 

eBpooially  wlmired,  including  many  villages  and  a  hundred  miles 
of  horizon.  The  ocean  uud  the  Buy,  with  all  their  cbunb-in^'  phusos 
of  8tormaud  calm,  their  white  sails  of  comtuorco  and  of  pleasure. 
Point  Judith  and  the  lakes  of  South  Kiugbtou,  make  up  a  picture 
never  to  bo  forgotLeu. 

Narragansott  I'ior  is  reached  from  New  York  by  the  Shore  Line 
Railroad,  or  by  the  Stoningtou  Boats  to  Stonii.t?ton.  un.l  thence 
by  Shore  Line  Railroad  to  Kingston  Junction,  where  connection 
is  made  with  trains  from  New  York  and  Boston.  Some  twenty 
trains  daily.  No  change  of  curs  is  required  on  New  York  and 
Boston  express  train,  'o  the  Vier.  The  readiest  connection 
between  the  Pier  and  Newport  is  by  steamer  from  Newport  to 
Wickford,  and  thence,  over  the  Shore  Line  UaUroad  to  Kingstoa 
JuncUon  as  above.     This  way  affords  transit  several  times  daily. 


MATTII^WSON  nOUBK. 

The  MatthewBon  House,  located  near  Point  Judith  Light  House, 
within  ive  minutes'  walk  of  the  Beach,  has  large  airy  rooms, 
most  of  them  commanding  views  of  the  sea,  unsurpassed  by  any 
hotel  at  the  Pier.     Not  unfrequently  one  hundred  vessels  can  be 

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'^•^'M^iE^^r' 


ind  a  hurnlred  miles 

ueir  cbunifini^  phusos 
jrco  and  o£  pluasure, 
i,  make  up  a  picturo 

ik  by  the  Sliore  Lino 
(riiiigtim,  anil  tlu;iu;e 
n,  wliure  connection 
iston.  Some  twenty 
I  on  New   York  and 

readiest  conneotioa 
cr  from  Newport  to 
iailroad  to  Kingstoa 

several  times  daily. 


liliniH'.   IS/, AM). 

oonntcd  in  full  view,  sailing  in  dillorent  directions.  This  honso 
is  provided  witli  all  tlie  otinveiiieucesot  a  firHt-cliiMK  HCit-sule  hotel. 
The  imniediuto  proximity  of  tlio  Hurf  renders  iieecssvo  it  the  .  asi- 
est  possible,  while  the  liberal  piazzas  and  phiusuro  grounds  are 
always  cool  and  restful  places  for  relaxation  or  amusement.  No 
mos(iuitoes  ever  annoy  gu.ists  hero.  The  hearty  attention  of  the 
proprietors  and  all  their  subordiuatos  is  given  to  the  comfort  and 
care  of  all  who  become  fnw  guests,  and  in  promoting  the  spirit 
of  goo<l-tellowFhlp  among  them,  which,  more  than  the  most  elegant 
ai>poiutment8,  makes  the  charm  of  a  residence  at  the  seaside. 


it  Judith  Light  House, 
lias  large  airy  rooms, 
a,  unsurpassed  by  any 
undred  vessels  can  be 


MOUNT  IIOPB  IIOU8B. 

The  Mount  Hope  House  offers  unusual  inducements  to  the 
pleasure  or  health  seeker.  Situated  on  Ocean  Avenue,  a  few 
rods  from  the  shore  and  only  three  minutes'  walk  from  the  depot ; 
its  rooms  large  and  airy,  and  comfortably  fitted  up  ,  its  employees 
polite  and  attentive,  it  aims  to  become  a  pleasant  and  homedike 
resting-place  for  its  guests.  Its  ample  piazzas  afford  guests  soft, 
cool,  bracing  air  and  picturesque  views.    The  surf  is  nearly  always 

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good  an.l  safe.    The  prioe.  are  moderate  ;  the  culHino,  all  that  one 
oould  aHk. 

WATCH  HILL,  Werterly,  Waahlngton  Co.,  B.  I. 
Hotels -/l</../Ufc,  hirkm.  Ocean,  I'hjmptnn,   Watch  Jlili,  Hay 
Viiir,  ViekeM,  NumtguMdt. 
This  favorite  r.mort  owes  it*  popularity  to  the  n.atfuiflocnt  o«.  an 
view  which  ia  obtainod  from  the  bluffs  on  which  the  hotels  Htand ; 
to  the  variety  of  its  bathiuB  facilities,  and  to  the  excellent  fishuig 
and  sailing  which  its  neighboring  waters  afford.     Aside  from  the 
hotels,  Watch  Hill  as  a  village  has  no  imporUnco  whatever  ;  the 
few  houses  belonging  to  permanent  rcsidonts  having  lH,en  built 
simply  as  accesHorios  to  the  hotels.     The  Hill  itself  is  a  high  sandy 
bluff,  or  series  of  bluffs,  forming  the  western  extremity  of  Narra- 
gansett  Beach,  which,  broken  only  by  inlets,  stretches  twenty 
mile,  eastward  to  Point  Judith.    In  early  times,  the  high.Ht  bluff 
was  used  as  a  lookout  for  whales  ;  and  earUer  still,  it  i.  said  that 
the  Indians  maintained  a  watch  there  to  guard  against  the  fierce 
ond  warlike  Montauks  of  Long  Island,  who  would  occasionally 
make  a  predatory  expedition  to  the  mainland  in  their  canoes. 
The  formation  of  the  coast  at  this  point  is  very  peculiar.     A  long 
and  narrow  sand-spit  makes  out  to  the  westward,  and  bending  at 
a  right  angle  incloses  a  broad  and  shallow  inner  bay  whose  waters 
are  as  quiet  and  safe  (comparatively  speaking)  as  a  mdl-pond. 
Outside  of  this,  and  yet  partially  protected  from  the  ocean  by 
Watoh  HiU  Point,  is  the  beach  generally  used  for  bathing.    Hero 
are  bathing-housos  and  the  usual  accessories.     The  surf  on  this 
beach  is  nlwnyi,  moderate.     The  writer  has  batheil  there  in  safety 
when  a  southwester  was  hurling  seas  heavy  enough  to  swamp  a 
frigate  upon  the  outer  beach,  within  five  minutes'  walk.     Last  of 
all  is  this  outer  beach,  which,  owing  to  the  underiiow,  is  considered 
dangerous  for  bathers.     It  is,  however,  unsurpassed  as  a  prom- 
enade and  when  viewed  from  the  bluff,  presents  a  scene  which 
will  not  be  readily  forgotten.     Watch  Hill  Point  is  a  collection  of 
boulders  connected  with  ihe  mainland  by  a  low  neck,  over  which 
the  waves  often  break.     On  the  extremity  of  this  point  is  a  light- 
house and  over  the  boulders  the  surf  rushes  in  the  wildest  manner, 
affording  a  pleasant  variety  when  one  tires  of  the  regular  advance 

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le  culHinc,  all  that  ono 

[ton  Co.,  B.  I. 

l„n,   WnUh  Hill,  Hay 

sett. 

the  raaifuifl'ion''  »«<!*" 
hich  the  hi>t«lH  «taii<l ; 
to  the  oxculleut  ttHhing 
Hord.     AhIiIo  from  the 
rtanco  whatever;  the 
iitH  havinit  Ijcou  built 
11  itself  iH  a  hi^h  Handy 
rn  extremity  of  Narra- 
iletH,  stretches  twenty 
limes,  the  hit^hcnl  bhiff 
•Uer  still,  it  U  said  that 
fuard  against  the  florae 
rho  would  occasionally 
inland  in  their  canoes. 

very  peculiar.  A  long 
istward,  and  bending  at 
inner  bay  whose  waters 
eoking)  as  a  mill-pond. 
)ted  from  the  ocean  by 
laed  for  bathing.  Hero 
ries.  The  surf  on  this 
s  bathetl  there  in  safety 
avy  enough  to  swamp  a 
minutes'  walk.     Last  of 

undertow,  is  considered 
unsurpassed  as  a  prom- 
,  presonts  a  scene  which 
1  Point  is  a  collection  of 

a  low  neck,  over  which 
f  of  thi»  point  is  a  light- 
38  in  the  wildest  manner, 
s  of  the  regular  advance 


Hinuih:  fSL.WIi. 

and  retreat  of  the  waves  on  the  \eyi'.\  sands,  Watch  mil  Is 
rem^icd  by  a  st.iamboat  wliinh  irakes  si'Vfial  tripn  a -day  to  and 
from  Stoiiiiit?ton,  Conn.<!tiimt,  or  by  sailboat  from  the  same 
place.  For  further  railroad  and  steamboat  accommoflations,  see 
Htoiiinjftoii.  There  is  also  daily  commuuicati<m  with  Now  Loa- 
duu  aud  Norwich  by  steamer. 

BLOCK  ISLAND,  Nawport  Co.,  B.  I. 
niock  Island  will  probably  never  be  a  very  f    liionablo  resort, 
but  for  those  who  love  the  ocean  for  its  own  ^iike  it  possesses 
great  attractions.     The  island  was  discovered  by  Verazzano,  the 
Florentine  navigator,  in  ir)34,  aud  was  named  Claudia  in  honor 
of  the  Queen  Dowager  of  France.     As  no  white  man  cam*)  near  it 
for  a  hundred  years,  however,  this  name  was  forgotten,  and  when 
the  Dutch  Admiral  Block  visited  it  in  KM4  he  had  no  dittloulty  ia 
affixing  to  it  his  own  name.     The  island  is  nine  miles  long  and 
four  wide,  the  nearest  land  being  Montauk  Point,  ten  miles  to  the 
westward,  and  Point  Judith,  about  the  same  distance  north.     The 
surface  of  the  island  is  very  Irregular,  and  is  intersected  by  queer 
rambling  roads,  going  through  everybody's  back-yard,  and  afford- 
ing ohonning  horse-back  rides,  though  rather  rough  for  vehicles. 
The  South  Cliff  is  well  worth  a  visit,  its  nearly  vertical  clay  walls 
looking  down  on  a  stony  beach  on  which  the  Atlantic  breaks  with 
all  its  power.     Beacon  Hill,  JlOO  feet  high,  affords  a  magnificent 
ocean  view.     The  surf-bathing  is  all  that  can  be  desired,  and  in 
the  cose  of  ladies,  rather  more.    The  beach,  however,  is  perfectly 
safe,  and  when  the  surf  is  heaviest,  the  worst  that  it  will  do  is  to 
knock  you  over  and  roll  you  up  on  the  sand. 

The  Ocean  View  Uotel,  the  fipring  Home,  ond  the  Mitchell 
House,  are  the  only  hotels.  See  ciroulor.  The  blue-flshing  at 
Block  Island  ia  perhaps  as  fine  as  anywhere  on  the  coast :  the  fish 
ranging  uncommonly  large,  and  being  as  "game "as  a  brook 
trout.  The  act  of  pulling  in  a  blue-fish  off  Block  Island  is  apt  to 
leave  its  impress  on  the  fingers  as  well  as  on  the  memory.  Fine 
cod  and  pollock  are  caught  ..n  the  "  banks"  to  seaword.  Do  not 
fail  to  read  Whittier's  poem,  77«'  Palatine,  and,  if  you  have  a 
chance,  talk  privately  with  some  old  islander  about  the  "lire 
ship."    The  steamer  Canonicua  leaves  Providence  for  the  island 

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1 


att)  A  M.,  TiKudnyn,  Tlmrwlii.VN,  iin.l  Satiir.luyn  touchinj,'  nt  Now 
piiif,.  Tim  FJlii  IfiivtM  N.)i\virh,  <;t.,  (Ill  VVdiliH'siluy,  iit  H  A.  M., 
lit  New  I.<in.l()n  (K.Hdl  mill  Sloiiinuton  (10,;lO).  Tli«  mail  Imnt 
(a  HiiiliiiK  vcsm-li  IfiivnH  Nrwport,  TiirHcliiyN,  ThurHJayii,  uud  Sut 
BnlayB,  at  8  A.  M.,  but  U  soinewliat  irretfuliir. 

10 


iiyn,  toilchinj,'  at  Now- 
r'lKliK'siUiy,  at  H  A.  M., 
110).  I'lio  mail  liiint, 
ThiirHilayH,  uud  .Sat 
ar. 


CONN'I-XTICUT. 


The  Oonn«otiout  ooont  forniH  thf  northern  limit  of  L-mj?  Inlaua 
Souml,  ami  Im  .iiiit.i  (liiror.-iit  in  character  from  the  nhorc  opposite. 
It  iH,  to  a  i^roat  extent,  n)ck,v,  thou^cll  not,  oh  a  ^cncrnl  rule, 
bold.  Th.)  Kranito  Icd^cM  often  nlopc  ifnulually  cuoukIi  into  tlio 
water  to  alTonl  «"'«>  Imthint;  places  in  calm  weather,  and  a 
peculiarity  of  the  (Jonne<ai<mt  wateiinKplaceH  in,  that  one  can 
take  *•  headers  "  olf  the  rock«  without  fear  of  beinp  da»hcd  back 
against  them  by  the  force  of  the  waves.  It  is,  however  advisable 
to  bo  Huro  that  there  is  sunicient  depth  before  taking  the  pluuKc. 
Surf  bathinj?  is  not  to  be  had  on  the  Connecticut  coast,  for 
although  some  hotel  proprietors  profess  to  consider  the  short  soas 
which  dance  in  from  the  S(mnd  as  '-surf,"  no  one  who  has  bathed 
on  an  ocean  beach  will  for  an  instant  admit  the  justice  of  the 
title  Still-bathing,  howevc^r,  is  very  good  m  its  way,  and  m 
often  preferred  by  ladies  and  invalids  to  the  heavier  surges  which 
break  in  thunder  at  Newport  and  Long  llranoh.  The  fishing 
along  this  shore  is  everywhere  good,  all  the  species  of  fish  which 
frequent  the  shoal  waters  of  the  North  Atlantic  being  taken  in 
obundance  from  the  rocks  or  along  the  sunken  reefs.  The 
temperature  during  summer  is  cool,  and  the  air  invigorating, 
though  not  so  ••  strong  "  as  on  the  outer  coast.  Boarders  are  re- 
ceived during  summer  at  aliuo.><t  all  the  farm-houses  near  the 
Sound,  and  as  a  rule,  the  housekeeping  is  neat,  the  table  plain, 
and  comfort  rather  than  luxury  the  rule  of  life. 
OEEENWICH,  Fairflold  Co.,  Conn., 

81  miles  from  N.  T.     llnrELH— Morion  House,  Lennox  House. 

This  is  the  westernmost  town  in  Connecticut.  The  village  is 
notable  for  the  unusual  number  of  fine  residences  which  it  con- 
tains  and  for  its  general  air  of  comfort  and  good  taste.     It  has 

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r 


SEA-aiDJS  RKSOIiTS. 

three  large  churches,  Congregational  and  Episcopal,  and  many 
charming  views  of  the  Sound  are  to  be  obtained  in  the  vicnuty. 

The  town  was  settled  in  1040,  under  the  Dutch  Government  at 
New  Amsterdam.  Six  years  later  a  great  battle  came  off  neat 
Horse  Neck,  between  the  Dutch  and  Indians,  the  latter  bemg  de- 
feated with  great  loss.  Until  1604,  the  town  was  under  the  con- 
trol of  the  Dutch;  but  aft«r  sundry  quarrels,  was  finally  surren- 
dered to  Connecticut.  The  scene  of  General  Putnam's  exploit  in 
riding  dovm  the  hill  at  Horse  Neck,  is  not  far  from  the  railroad 
station  At  that  time  (1779)  a  aeries  of  stone  steps  existed,  down 
which  Putnam,  having  been  wor.,ted  in  a  skirmish  by  Tryon's 
draroons,  rode  at  full  speed,  and  escaped  through  a  shower  of 
buiicts  Greenwich  is  reached  from  New  York  by  the  New  York 
and  New  Haven  RaUroad  (station,  Fourth  Avenue  and  Forty- 
second  Street),  or  by  steamer  P.  0.  Shultz,  from  Pier  7,  East 

River,  at  2.50  P.M.  ,  v.    ^t. 

The  Morton  House  is  the  building  originally  erected  by  the 
Araericus  Club,  a  political  organization  which  passed  out  of 
existence  with  the  famous  Tammany  I'ing. 

STAMFOBD,  Fairaeld  Co.,  Conn. 

37  milcB  frmn  Nmo  Tm-k.  HoTEi.s-Stnmford  House,  Union 
House,  Hamilton  House,  Arlington  Home. 
Stemford,  one  of  the  prettiest  vUlages  on  the  Connecticut 
coast,  is  about  half  a  mile  north  of  the  railroad,  and  is  finely  laid 
out  with  wide,  shauy  streets,  drives,  and  parks.  Quite  a  number 
of  wealthy  New  York  merchants  reside  here,  and  several  beauti- 
ful country-seats  testify  to  the  taste  of  its  inhabitants.  It  has 
gained  considerable  popularity  as  a  resort  of  late  years,  but 
mostly  among  persons  who  own  or  hire  houses  in  or  near  the  vil- 
lage The  Railroad  restaurant  here  has  a  great  reputation,  and 
a  i-ush  of  hungry  passengers  always  takes  place  when  the  trains 
stop,  as  all  of  them  are  obliged  to  do,  for  wood  and  water^  A 
railroad  runs  to  New  Canaan,  a  few  miles  north.  The  New  York 
and  New  Haven  Railroad  connects  the  village  with  other  roads 
east  and  west,  and  there  is  a  daily  boat  to  New  York  landing  at 
pic  No  27  East  River,  whence  it  rtarts  at  2.50  P.M.  M»;^a;* 
Point,  some  2  miles  from  the  station,  has  a  good  hotel,  the  Ocean 


Episcopal,  and  many 
ned  in  tiie  vicinity. 
Dutch  Government  at 

battle  came  off  neat 
8,  tiie  latter  being  de- 
vn  was  under  the  con- 
)l8,  was  finally  surren- 
Eil  Putnam's  exploit  in 

far  from  the  railroad 
ne  steps  existed,  down 
,  skirmish  by  Tryon's 
through  a  shower  of 
'ork  by  the  New  York 
h  Avenue  and  Forty- 
tz,  from  Pier  7,  East 

jinally  erected  by  the 
which  passed  out   of 


Conn. 

wifoi'd  JIousc,  Union 
itoH  Home. 

IS  on  the  Connecticut 
road,  and  is  finely  laid 
arks.  Quit«  a  number 
re,  and  several  boauti- 
,8  inhabitants.  It  has 
irt  of  late  years,  but 
uses  in  or  near  the  vil- 
i  great  reputation,  and 
i  place  when  the  trains 
r  wood  and  water.  A 
north.  The  New  York 
illage  with  other  roads 
)  New  York,  landing  at 
at  2.50  P.M.  Sfdppan 
a  good  hotel,  the  Ocean 


CONNECT  WUT. 
Bouu;  and  on  Noroton  Hill,  not  far  distant,  is  the  KamaUr. 

"'^'"'-  NOBWALK,  Fairfield  Co.  conn. 

V       V  -   Vnrk-     HoTKi-s-/l«w«  Hoimu   TMaK  Hotel. 
\fi  miles  from,  New  York,     tion'""' 

.        ,  ^  hnrhor  available  for  vessels  of  light 

Norwalk  lliver  forms  a  harbor  avaua  ^^^^ 

araught,  which  ascend  to  the  -  -  "^  ,;^  -  ^^  ^„^ 

'-  r  't:i^^^X^^  Charming  in  variety  and 
summer.      i  he  anves  v„nwn  wherever  oysters  can  be 

BOUTHPOET,  Fairfield,  Fairfield  Co,,  Conn. 

')2  miles  from  New  York. 

This  beautiful  village  is  situated  -^^^^l^^^l^^Zl^TJl- 
Fairfield  township,  between  ^^^^  "^^l^-^y  ;"  Id  a  very  flue 
tains  three  churches,  two  ^;'^«' ^  ,«;^^tg"od  rarbor  f  or^smaU 
building  for  a  public  high  school,    "/j^'^;"';^  ,^  p.opor- 

vessels,  and  its  tonnage,  a  few  y-^-^^^^t^run  ted  States. 

JAIEFIELl),  Fairfield  Co.,  conn. 

,  VI  -anTvi  a— Fairfield  House. 
54  miles  from  New  Yo^  fl^J^S.,  ,^^  ,,,aeuts 
Contrary  to  the  usual  ^^l^H^'^'^Zne.  of  any  kind  within 
of  Fairfield  glory  that  t'^^'^^^^J"  '  ^^  ;,  hardly  any  buBiness 
the  limits  of  the  ^^^^^f ^^^  ,^^^  tc^  ^.ade  up'of  handsome 
carried  on  there.  The  *°7  '"' ^^^^^  merchants,  or  by  New 
houses,  ow^ed  and  occupied  ^J  '«^;7  ^he  village  is  built 

ycrkers  sUll  ^^^^^'^l^Z^^:^^^!  half  a  mile  from  the 
on  a  fertUe  plam  east  of  the  rauway, 

4  '^ 


SKA-STDIC  RESORTti. 

Sound.  The  principal  street  is  quite  brood,  running'  nearly  par^ 
allel  with  the  railway,  and  is  built  up  with  handsome  and 
coinmodious  residences,  in  the  midst  of  which  stands  a  fine 
Congregational  <;hurch.  Of  course  ocoau  surf  is  not  to  be 
enjoyed  here ;  but  the  bathing  is  nevertheless  good.  Tlie 
common  kinds  of  salt-water  fish  are  to  be  caught,  and  there 
is  opportunity  to  fish  in  fresh  water,  without,  however,  much 
chance  for  sport.  Fairfield  is  one  of  the  oldest  towns  'i\ 
Connecticut.  It  was  founded  in  IG.'i'J  iiy  a  company  from  the 
west  of  England.  The  village  was  burnt  July  7,  1779,  by 
General  Tryon,  who  sailed  the  day  before  from  New  Haven. 
Two  hundred  houses  were  on  tire  at  once;  and  during  the 
conflagration  a  terrific  thunder-storm  arose,  producing  a  scene 
of  terrible  grandeur.  North  of  the  village,  near  the  middle  of 
the  township,  is  "Greenfield  Hill,"  the  scene  .J  President 
Dwigbt's  poem  of  that  name. 

Bliick  llock  Village  is  a  short  distance  to  the  eastward,  on  a  har- 
bor which,  next  to  that  of  New  London,  is  the  best  on  the  Con- 
necticut coast.  The  whole  vicinity  is  a  gently  rolling  country, 
penetrated  in  every  direction  by  roads,  some  of  which  pass 
throiiyh  scenes  of  great  beauty.  The  connections  are  by  the  New 
York  and  New  Haven  Railroad. 

BBIDGEFORT,  Fairfield  Co.,  Conn. 
59  J  miles  from  New  York.     Hotels — Sterling  House  and  Atlan- 
tic Hotel 

Bridgeport  is  to  be  mentioned  incidentally  here  as  a  place  of 
commercial  importance,  and  not  by  any  means  as  a  resort.  It  is 
at  the  mouth  of  the  Pequonnock  Biver,  and  is,  perhaps,  best 
known  through  its  extencive  manufactories  of  sewing-machines 
and  fire-arms  Moreover,  it  was  for  many  years  the  residence 
of  that  remarkable,  in  some  respects  exemplary,  individual, 
Phineas  T.  Bamum,  and  was  the  birthplace  of  his  famous 
}'rot^f/i,  "Tom  Thumb."  It  is  the  southern  terminus  of  the 
Housatouic  and  Naugatuck  Railroads,  is  the  j/rincipal  station  on 
the  railroad  between  New  York  and  New  Haven,  and  is  in  daily 
cominuiiioation  with  the  former  place  by  means  of  a  line  of 

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the  oldest  towns  'u 
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;,  producing  a  scene 
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ng  House  and  Atlan- 

lly  here  as  a,  place  of 
ins  as  a  resort.  It  is 
und  is,  perhaps,  best 
I  of  sewing-machines 
years  the  residence 
;emplary,  individual, 
)lace  of  hia  famous 
em  terminus  of  the 
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means  of  a  line  of 


CONNKCTWVT. 

boats  landing  at  Pier  35,  Bast  River,  and  running  daily,  Sundays 
excepted. 

WE8TP0ET,  Fairfield  Co.,  Conn. 
4S  miles  from  New  York. 
The  village  is  near  the  mouth  of  the  Saugatuck  River,  on  both 
banks  of  which  it  is  built.     There  are  several  boarding-houses 
and  one  or  two  small  hotels  in  the  town. 

BTEATrOED,  Fairfield  Co.,  Conn. 

63  miles  from  New  Fork. 
The  principal  street  of  this  pleasant  village,  extending  from 
north  to  south,  is  ornamented  with  fine  shade-trees.  General 
Wooster,  of  revolutionary  fame,  was  a  native  of  this  town^  The 
entire  township  is  quite  level,  but  the  shore  is  pleasantly  diversi- 
fied. There  are  several  houses  where  board  n.ay  be  obUined,  but 
no  large  hotels. 

MILFOED,  New  Haven  Co.,  Conn. 
HT  mUes  from  New  York. 
A  vUlage  of  considerable  importance,  situated  at  the  mouth  of 
theWopowang  River,  which  furnishes  some  water-i^ower.     fhe 
town  is  generally  level.     The  harbor  is  a  good  one,  admittmg 
vessels  of  200  tons.     Serpentine  marble  is  found^^  'h^  town 
Many  of  the  residences  are  large  and  elegant,  and  the  fine  elms 
which  line  the  principal  streets  give  the  place  a  pleasant  and 
rural  aspect.      Near  the  raUway  station  is  a  cemetery    in  the 
southwest  comer  of  which  is  a  brown-stone  --"--j;';;^ 
feet  in  height,   erected  to  the   memory  of  soldiers  who  died 
here  during  the   revolutionary  war  from  hardships  and  cruel 
treLtit  fn  the  British  piison-ships  at  Nc.  York      Hundred, 
of  them  were  landed  here  in  a  sick  and  dyi.,     edition    a.d 
many  of  them,  dying  within  a  short  tuae,  w.  .  ■   ouried  here_ 
^ZL    Island    is  an  Island  only  at  hi,.,  tv  < ,   for  jv  beach 
prl^able  for  carriages  connects  it  at  low  'vat.  r  wit U  the  mam^ 
Ld      There  is  a  hotel  on  the  island,  and  tb.  black-fash.ng  from 
the  rocks  is  remarkably  good.     The  islan.l  is  quite  small  but  i. 

a  very  pleasant  place  of  resort. 

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SKA-filDK  REHORTS. 

SEW  HAVEK,  Kew  Haven  Co.,  Conn. 

7G  miles  from  New  York.     Hotels— N'ew  Haven  House,  TontiM^ 
Ellwt  Olid  Tremont. 

The  "City  of  Elms,"  although  we  cannot  conscientiously 
recommend  it  as  a  watering-place,  should  be  visited  by  all  who 
are  interested  in  seeing  the  nearest  approach  to  a  "  University 
town"  which  America  can  boast.  The  casual  visitor  cannot  fail 
to  enjoy  the  beautiful  elm-embowered  avenues  and  streets,  and 
tlie  comfortable  and  elegant  private  residences,  which  make  it  at 
once  rustic  and  urban.  The  crowning  glory  of  New  Haven,  how- 
ever, consists  in  its  numerous  and  excellent  educational  institu- 
tions, first  among  which  is  Yale  College,  venerable  with  years, 
and  known  and  honored  throughout  the  world.  Though  younger 
than  Harvard  by  a  few  years,  and  not  as  richly  endowed,  yet  in 
the  thoroughness  and  breadth  of  its  classical  and  scientific  cul- 
ture it  is  held  in  the  highest  estimation.  It  is  properly  a  univer- 
sity, having  connected  with  it  excellent  schools  for  the  study  of 
the  different  professions.  The  vicinity  of  the  city  is  intersected 
by  xnany  charming  drives,  among  which  the  most  agreeable  are 
perhaps  those  to  East  and  West  Rocks.  Savin  Hock  is  a  popular 
resort  for  parties  from  New  Haven,  and  its  popularity  somewhat 
detracts  from  its  desirability  as  a  permanent  sojourning  place. 
It  is  beautified  by  a  shady  grove,  and  the  hotel  is  surrounded 
by  pleasant  walks  along  the  beach  or  among  the  low  wooded  hills 
which  overhang  the  shore.  The  Savin  lioek  House  is  a  short  dis- 
tance from  the  western  limit  of  New  Haven  harbor.  Fair  Haven, 
famous  for  the  number  of  oysters  which  are  annually  opened  and 
put  in  kegs  for  market,  is  on  the  Quinnipiac  River,  two  miles 
east  of  New  Haven.  Fair  Haveners  make  it  their  boast  that  the 
town  contains  the  champion  oyster-openers  of  the  Union,  both 
male  and  female. 

EAST  HAVEK,  New  Haven  Co.,  Conn.       "  ^*  ''^^'    '" 
81  miles  from  New  Tm-k. 

This  township  extends  along  the  eastern  shore  of  New  Haven 
harbor,  of  which  and  of  the  Sound  its  heights  command  fine 
views.  At  Morris  Cove,  three  miles  from  New  Haven,  is  a  hotel 
and  one  or  two  boarding-houses.     There  is  another  hotel,  on  the 

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.,  Conn- 

Idven  Home,  Tontine^ 

innot  conscientiously 
be  visited  by  all  who 
ich  to  a  "  University 
aal  visitor  cannot  fail 
nnes  and  streets,  and 
ices,  which  make  it  at 
•  of  New  Haven,  how- 
b  educational  institu- 
/enerable  with  years, 
Id.  Though  younger 
ichly  endowed,  yet  in 
3al  and  scientiHc  cul- 
b  is  properly  a  univer- 
lools  for  the  study  of 
the  city  is  intersected 
le  most  agreeable  are 
mn  liock  is  a  popular 
popularity  somewhat 
lent  sojourning  place, 
e  hotel  is  surrounded 
r  the  low  wooded  hills 
k  House  is  a  short  dia- 
harbor.  Fair  Haven, 
3  annually  opened  and 
piac  River,  two  miles 
it  their  boast  that  the 
rs  of  the  Union,  both 

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I  shore  of  New  Haven 
beights  command  fine 
S'ew  Haven,  is  a  hotel 
another  hotel,  on  the 


CONNECTICUT. 

point  near  the  light-house.  Good  bathing  beaches  are  to  1^  found 
all  alone  this  coast,  and  black-fish,  por.aes,  ttouuders,  and  the 
Uke  may  be  caught  from  the  rocks  in  abundance. 

BRANFOED,  Kew  Haven  Co.,  Conn. 

%/^  miles  from  New  York. 
Branford  Pmnt,  Double  Beru^h,  Indian  Neck,  and  the  Thimhlo 
ii  I^  the  wltering-places  m  this  vicinity.     Tke  first  na,n.l 
hasTgood  hotel  situated  on  a  sheltered   harbor,    where   the 
bling  fishing,  and  boating  are  good,  and  all  the  surrouudmgs 
aS'le     J^olue  Beaek  and  Indian  Ne.k  are  also  qu.et  retreats 
XTthe  ladies  need  not  dress  more  than  ..ice  a  day,  and  whe 
gentlemen  can  find  all  that  pure  air  and  freedom    ror.  annoy^ce 
can  «ve      All  these  places  are  reacheu  .y  stages  from  Bianford. 
Ttion  on  the  Shore  Line  IlaUroad.     Tke  TkiMe.  ure  a  bea>^  - 
f„l  group  of  rocky  and  picturesque  islands,  formmg  one  o   the  at- 
tractions of  the  vicinity.     A  house  stands  on  the  largest  of  the 
lir  which  offers  rather  uncertain  accommodations  dunng  the 
turner      Kidd's  Island,   one  of   this  group    ^^  ^-J J'^f^ 
thoroughly  searched  for  buried  treasure,  but  nothmg  ha«  ever 
ten  found      On  another  island  is  a  rock  iu  -^-^^  ^^^/^^"^^ 
hollow  has  been  worn  or  cut,  and  is  known  as  the     DcmI  s  Punch 
BowP-    Altogether  the  Thimbles  form  a  fascinating  place   to 
.      f  V  or  two  and  iu  the  fall  the  neighboring  wuters  are 
rally^tr^rdi,  a«ording  excellent  sport  for  a  practised 
marksman. 

GUILFOBD,  New  Haven  Co.,  Conn. 
93  mto  /m.  New  York.     Uotki.- Guilford  Point  Horm 

U™..  it.  ch.,ch«„  »a  g»,™, ...  .<  »».,«*.  i^  •-»• 

TT  „     1     +i,A  'M>ioneer  of   American   poetry,     was  Dorn  luii- 
Halleck,  the      1"°"««'  °  „„„,,„•,  j,    robably  the  best 

179.'),  and  died  here  m  1807.     Mauo  li^  ^^        i  ^ 

known  of  his  misceUaneous  poems.     The     UW  »M)ue  xr        , 


SEA-SIDE  RESORTS. 

it  is  called,  is  believed  to  be  the  oldest  oue  in  the  United  States, 
having  been  erected  by  the  company  who  first  settled  the  town 
in  KUO.  It  stands  but  a  short  distance  from  tho  railroad  station, 
on  the  right  as  you  pass  up  to  the  village.  This  house  was  used 
as  a  fort  for  some  time  to  defend  the  inhabitants  from  tho  hos- 
tile Indians.  Within  its  walla  the  first  marriage  which  took  place 
in  this  town  was  solemnized,  and  in  contrast  with  the  extrava- 
gance of  the  present  day,  tradition  hath  it  that  the  wedding-feast 
consisted  of  pork  and  beans.  Only  a  very  few  buildings  in  tho 
country  can  outrank  it  in  age,  and  to  all  appearances  it  will  last  a 
century  or  so  longer.  The  Paoilion  Hold,  at  Guilford  Point,  is 
an  unpretending  yet  very  popular  watering-place.  The  house 
stands  quite  near  tbo  shore,  upon  a  slight  elevation,  and  car- 
riages are  alway.i  waiting  at  the  station  to  convey  passengers 
thither  durinp  the  summer  months.  It  particularly  excels  in  the 
excellence  of  its  table.  First-class  fishing  and  bathing  facilities 
are  aifordcd,  and  the  bathiug-houdes  and  beach  are  near  at  hand. 
The  charges  are  $3  per  d.iy.  Nearly  all  the  families  living  near 
the  shore  open  their  houMes  for  boarders  during  the  summer 
mouths,  at  lower  rates  than  those  which  are  charged  at  the  hotels. 
Siirhem'a  Head,  w  promontory  three  miles  southwest  of  Guilford, 
is  an  admirable  site  for  a  hotel,  but  it  is  at  present  vacant;  the 
fine  house,  which  formerly  attracted  many  guests,  having  been 
burned.  The  "Head"  is,  however,  a  pleasant  place  to  visit, 
has  a  good  beach  for  bathing,  and  heavy  black-fish  about  its  wave- 
worn  rocks.  Seward  Cottage  is  a  unique  and  cozy  little  private 
villa,  picturesquely  situated  on  the  knoU  overlooking  the  Sound. 
The  Thimble  Islands  are  within  easy  rowing  distance  of  this 
place,  and  Falkner's  Island,  with  its  satellite,  Gull  Island,  are 
visible  in  mid-Sound,  and  form  an  objective  point  for  sailing 
parties. 

CUNTON,  Middlesex  Co,  Conn. 

f)d  miles  from  Neio  York.  Kotri-s— Bacon  House,  CUntmi  House. 
The  village  is  divided  in  two  parts  by  the  Indian  River,  which 
here  falls  iato  the  Sound,  forming  a  harbor  deep  enough  to  admit 
ordinary  coasters.  Its  streets  are  well  shaded  ;  its  three  churches, 
Congregational,  Baptist,  and  Methodist,  are  at  convenient  points ; 

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in  the  United  States, 
irst  settled  the  town 
1  the  railroad  station, 
This  house  was  used 
hitants  from  the  hoa- 
iage  which  took  place 
at  with  the  extrava- 
lat  the  wedding-feast 
few  buildings  in  the 
earances  it  will  last  a 
at  Guilford  Point,  is 
,g-place.  The  house 
;  elevation,  and  car- 
lo convey  passengers 
ticularly  excels  in  the 
tnd  bathing  facilities 
ach  are  near  at  hand, 
e  families  living  near 
during  the  summer 
oharged  at  the  hotels. 
)uthwest  of  QuiLford, 
b  present  vacant ;  the 
■  guests,  having  been 
sasant  place  to  visit, 
ik-fish  about  its  wave- 
jnd  cozy  little  private 
'erlooking  the  Sound, 
iring  distance  of  this 
lite.  Gull  Island,  are 
bive  point  for  sailing 


1. 

House,  CHntmi  Bbiise. 
!  Indian  River,  which 
deep  enough  to  admit 
d  ;  its  three  churches, 
at  convenient  points ; 


coxynuricuT. 

and  it  has  a  school-house  buUt  by  Charles  Morgan,  of  New  York, 
and  named  after  him.  which  is  large  enough  to  accommodate  at 
one  and  the  same  time  all  the  youth  of  Clinton,  present  and  pro- 
spective. Of  the  two  hotels,  the  liitam  House  is  the  largest  and 
most  desirably  situated.  It  commands  a  good  lookout  over  the 
Sound,  can  lodge  conveniently  a  hundred  guests,  and  is  well  kept, 
both  as  to  table  and  general  management.  Fairy  Ddl  is  to  be 
visited  us  soon  as  a  desire  for  inland  scenery  is  perceived.  It  is 
only  two  miles  distant,  so  that  either  riding  or  walking  are  in 
order,  and  however  it  is  reached  the  tourist  wUl  be  well  repaid 
for  his  trouble  by  the  beauties  which  an  exploration  of  its  cool 
recesses  will  reveal.  Pine  Orchard,  one  mile  and  a  half  from  the 
village,  is  the  rendezvous  for  picnic  parties  from  aU  over  the  back 
country,  and  a  verjr  pleasant  spot  it  is,  consisting  of  a  considera- 
ble bluif  overlooking  the  Sound  und  shaded  by  a  grove  of  pines. 
Nearer  the  village,  indeed  just  off  the  harbor  mouth,  is  Hundy 
Point,  which  is  not  a  point,  but  a  cedar-covered  island,  where- 
nnto  chowder-parties  do  numerously  resort,  and  whither  Clinto- 
nians  and  sojourners  within  their  borders  are  accustomed  to  re- 
pair on  pleasant  summer  evenings.  Clinton  is  on  the  Shore  Line 
Railroad,  and  is  easily  reached  from  New  Haven  or  New  London, 
where  connections  are  made  with  other  raUroads,  or  with  New 
York  steamboats. 

SAYBBOOK,  Middlesex  Co.,  Conn-, 
100  mUesfrom  New  York.  Hotkl— iVeJO  Saybrook  Home. 
The  combined  names  of  the  English  noblemen.  Lords  Say  and 
Brooke,  were  given  to  the  town  soon  after  a  royal  patent  to  this 
territory  was  granted  to  them  and  iheir  heirs  forever  by  the  Earl 
of  Warwick.  The  vUlage  is  built  along  the  first  elevated  land  to 
the  west  of  the  Connecticut  River,  which  hero  falls  into  the  Sound. 
The  population  is  largely  made  up  of  retired  merchants  and  sea- 
captains,  whose  comfortable  houses  line  the  shaded  street.  N  avi- 
gation  of  the  river  is  somewhat  impeded  by  a  bar  at  the  mouth, 
which  at  the  highest  tides,  is  covered  by  Uttle  more  than  twelve 
feet  of  water.  The  remains  of  a  fort,  built  long  ago  to  command 
the  month  of  the  river  to  protect  the  town  from  hostile  Indians, 
are  to  be  seen  near  Saybrook  Point,  a  narrow  peninsula  stretching 

79 


ill. 


HEA-8WK  RKHOHTS. 

out  into  the  Sound.     Not  far  from  the  fort  is  the  tomb  of  Lady 
Penwick,  the  (laughter  of  Sir  Edward  ApHley,  of  England,  and 
wife  of  Col.  Fenwick,  who  may  bo  considered  the  founder  of  the. 
colony.     The  date  of  her  death  is  unknown,  as  the  tomb  very 
singularly  bears  no  inscription ;  but  the  fact  that  she  left  a  luxu- 
rious English  home  to  share  with  her  husband  the  perils  of  the 
New  World,  has  always  lent  a  romantic  interest  to  her  history. 
Col.  Fenwick,  who  returned  to  England  after  his  wife's  death, 
was  one  of  the  judges  at  the  trial  of  Charles  I.    Yale  College  was 
established  at  Saybrook,  in  1700.      A  large  building,  one  story 
high  and  eighty  feet  long,  wos  erected.     Fifteen  commencements 
were  held  here,  when,  after  an  exciting  contest,  it  was  removed 
to  New  Haven.      In  1708  the  fam.ous  Saybrook  Platform  waa 
adopted,  for  the  government  of  the  churches,  by  the  ecclesiasti- 
cal dignitaries  who  haii    issembled  to  attend  the  annual  com- 
mencement   An  assooiati.       known  as  the  "  New  Saybrook  Com- 
pany," has  been  formed  ami  incorporated  under  the  laws  of  Con- 
necticut, with  a  view  to  purchasing  a  tract  of  land  a  little  west  of 
the  mouth  of  the  river,  laying  it  out  in  drives  and  walks,  and 
erecting  thereon  a  large  hotel  and  various  cottages.     Most  of  the 
stockholders  are  residents  of  Hartford  or  of  the  river  towns,  and 
the  design  is  to  provide  a  desirable  place  of  sea-side  resort  within 
easy  reach.     Two  or  three  miles  from  its  mouth  the  Connecticut 
River    becomes    highly  picturesque,   winding    for   many  miles 
between  beautiful  wooded  hills  and  rocky  shores,  varied  now  and 
then  by  meadows  of  the  richest  verdure.     The  raUway  connec- 
tions are  via  the  Shore  Line  and  Connecticut  VaUey  roads.     The 
New  York  and  Hartford  boats  touch  regularly  at  Saybrook,  though 
at  rather  inconvenient  hours  for  pleasure  travel ;  and  the  steamer 
Sunshine,  running  from  Hartford  to  New  London  und  the  eastern 
portion  of  Long  Island,  makes  tri-weekly  trips. 

3? A8T  LYME,  Hew  London  Co.,  Conn.       v^  ■ 

WSi  miles  frmn  New  York. 

This  pretty  and  thriving  village,  generally  known  as  Niantic,  is 

delightfully  situated,  in  full  view  of  the  Sound,  on  Niantic  Bay, 

at  the  mouth  of  Nehantic  (or  Niantic)  River.     A  long,  narrow 

peninsula,  upon  which  the  railroad  is  constructed,  Ues  between 


'     •««• 


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i  is  the  tomb  of  Lady 
Hley,  of  England,  and 
•ed  the  founder  of  the 
irn,  as  the  tomb  very 
t  that  she  left  a  luxu- 
land  the  perQs  of  the 
iterest  to  her  history, 
fter  his  wife's  death, 
IS  I.  Yale  College  was 
je  building,  one  story 
ifteen  commencements 
)nte8t,  it  was  removed 
lybrook  Platform  was 
ties,  by  the  ecclesiasti- 
tcnd  the  annual  com- 

"  NewHaybrook  Com- 
inder  the  laws  of  Con- 

of  land  a  little  west  of 
drives  and  walks,  and 
cottages.  Most  of  the 
)f  the  river  towns,  and 
f  sea-side  resort  within 
mouth  the  Connecticut 
iding  for  many  miles 
shores,  varied  now  and 
The  railway  connec- 
cut  Valley  roads.  The 
rly  at  Saybrook,  though 
iravol ;  and  the  steamer 
London  und  the  eastern 
trips. 

*.,  Conn.     ,;-^ 

ork. 

lly  known  a.?  Niantie,  is 

Sound,  on  Niantie  Bay, 

River.     A  long,  narrow 

nstructed,  lies  between 


cn.y.vKci  .'CUT. 

the  bay  and  the  Sound,  which  arc  united  by  a  narrow  channel, 
spanned  by  the  railroad  bndgo.  It  is  a  popular  place  of  summer 
sra  side  resort  for  flshintf,  bathing,  etc.,  two  hotnis  and  several 
linarding-houses  affording  the  desired  aocommodations.  About 
two  miles  south  of  the  village  is  Black  Point,  projecting  into 
Long  Island  Sound.  The  farms  here  are  extremely  pruductivo 
and  valuable,  nwiiig  to  the  fertilizing  (pialilies  of  the  sea- weed 
thrown  up  by  th(!  waves  of  the  Sound.  The  Shore  Line  Railroad 
affiirds  the  only  regular  means  of  connection  with  the  great 
travelled  routes. 

NEW  LONDON,  New  London  Co.,  Conn. 
126  milat  from  New  York.  From  lioslonXm.  Hotels— C/vjcAo/- 
Ilo'itc  (ind  I'cquot  Home. 
The  vicinity  of  New  London  offers  many  attractions  to  stran- 
gers, and  the  city  itself  is  a  very  delightful  place  to  live  in. 
Before  describing  the  neighboring  resorts,  we  say  in  regard  to 
the  city,  that  its  pleasantest  streets  aro  on  the  heights,  where 
many  handsome  residences  .are  built,  some  of  them  overlooking 
the  magnilicent  harbor.  When  the  whale-fishery  was  in  its  glory, 
New  London  was  a  busy  place ;  but  now  the  arrival  or  departure 
of  a  square-rigged  ship  stirs  'long  shore  society  toils  very  founda- 
tions. The  harbor  is  one  of  the  finest  on  the  Atlantic  coast,  ad- 
mitting vessels  of  the  heaviest  tonnage,  seldom  or  never  freezing, 
and  containing  excellent  anchorage  ground.  It  is  defended  by 
Forts  Trumbull  and  Gris wold,  the  former  being  a  regular  fortifica- 
tion, with  bastions  and  casemates,  and  the  latter,  on  the  east 
side  of  the  harbor,  a  simple  'oattery.  New  London  was  .settled  in 
1044  by  John  Winthrop,  sou  of  Governor  Winthrop,  of  Massachu- 
setts, and  incorporated  in  17H4.  Its  early  name  was  Pequot.  after  a 
large  and  powerful  tribe  of  Indians  that  originally  held  this  terri- 
tory. Sassacus,  a  great  sachem  of  this  tribe,  figured  in  this  vicin- 
ity, and  made  walking  out  alone  a  rather  dangerous  amu.sement 
during  the  early  days  of  the  .=!9ttlement.  lu  1781,  a  large  part  of 
the  town  was  burned  by  the  British,  under  Benedict  Arnold,  and 
the  State  devoted  certain  we.stem  reserve  lauds  to  the  relief  of  the 
houseless  inhabitants.  The  Crocker  House  is  one  of  the  finest 
hotels  in  Connecticut.  It  is  situated  on  State  Street,  opposite 
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the  United  Stntw  (JunIotu  JIov.ko  and  Post  Onicp,  in  the  rmitro  of 
the  city.  The  Blwipiiipro....,,  are  all  larg.!,  vl'^ananl.  and  w..ll 
furnished  with  Kpriug  i)edH,  wardrol.eK,  tic,  uud  are  koi.l  -  l.'iiu 
and  ucttt.  Thi  .liuiug-rooni  ih  HimciouB,  and  the  cuiHine  18  es- 
cellent  Around  New  Loudon  aiv  delightful  driv<'H,  and  the  vi<'Wfl 
of  the  city,  harbor  and  Lon^  Island  Sound,  and  the  Thames 
Ulver,  are  charmingly  beautiful.  To  Hummer  bourderH,  v.  ho  wish 
the  acconunodation  of  a.  tirBt-class  modem  raotroiiolitan  hotel, 
and  yet  to  be  near  the  shore,  the  Croeker  House  offers  unusual 


CKOCKEU  HOUSE. 

attractions  The  Pr^mt  Home,  situated  on  the  point  which 
Tr^Z  western  Je  of  the  harbor,  enjoys  a  reputa.on  of  long 
standin..  as  one  of  the  most  fashionable  hotels  outside  of  New- 
port ^  Long  Branch.  With  its  cottages  it  can  accommodate  some 
S;  persons:  and  there  is  no  denying  that  its  appon.tn^nts  are  all 
'  Srst  ell  •  and  are  to  be  paid  for  as  such.  The  bath.ng  beach 
is  not  oMnterminable  extent,  nor  is  the  surf,  in  ordinary  weath- 
er to  b  compared  with  that  of  ocean  beaches ;  but  the  sand  « 
fine  and  white,  the  slope  is  gradual,  and  the  water  pure.      Excel- 


nice,  In  the  reiitro  of 

I,  iiliiasaiit,  and  well 
uud  ttr«!  kt'iil  .  h^au 
i\  tho  cuiBlne  is  ex- 
(Irivi'H,  and  the  vi<WH 
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ir  bourilcrH,  v.lio  wiwh 
raotropolitun  hotel, 
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[  oti  the  point  which 
ya  a  reputation  of  long 
lotela  outside  of  New- 
can  accommodate  some 
to  appointments  are  all 
h.  The  bathing  beach 
urf ,  in  ordinary  weath- 
iches ;  but  the  sand  is 
16  water  pure.      Excel- 


coivyecTici/T. 

lent  Ashing  is  to  bo  found  in  the  adjacent  waters,  and  sailing 
partioH  are  often  made  up  for  the  exciting  sport  of  sharlting  out 
toward  tiio  oooan.  New  London  is  tlie  tenniiuis  of  tho  Nein  A«/4- 
<hii  Northi'i-ii.  liitilmnl,  coiiuooting  with  the  inland  routes  bo- 
t.veen  New  York  and  IJoston.  T/m  Shore  L'w  and  the  Nnr  hon- 
d)ja,  I'roeideiioe  and  Stoitiiigloii,  HnUrodih  are  hero  joined  l)y  a 
oar-transporting  forry-boat  orossintf  ilu'  ThamoH  Uivor.  Tliera  is 
also  a  daily  lino  of  sfceauiboats  to  Now  York. 

OBOTON 

120  mile*  from  New  York. 
Tho  vlIIiiKo  is  a  small  one,  in  the  n.  ' 

station,  opposite   New    London,     it  i 
board  cau  be  procured  in  tlie  vicinity 
porgies,   etc. ,  is  to  be  had  off  the  r 
sailing-boats  are  at  hand  for  nior« 


of  the  railroad 

iy   situated,   and 

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ks  .  a/se  to  tl      house,  and 

xtonded  oxcuisions.      The 


Ocean  House  is  most  easily  reached  Uy  sail  or  row  boat  from  New 
London,  althougli  a  can  iaj'o  ride  of  three  miles  or  so  will  bring 
one  to  the  hotel.  On  the  Ltights,  just  above  Grotou  village,  is  a 
granite  monument  erected  under  the  patronage  of  the  State- 
that  is  to  say,  a  lottery  was  granted  to  raise  money  for  the  pur- 
pose— in  memory  of  the  i<'ort  Oriswold  massacre,  September  (ith, 
1781.  This  occurred  ou  the  same  day  which  witnessed  the  burn- 
ing of  New  London  by  Arnold.  The  remains  of  the  fort  are  still 
to  be  seen  near  the  monument.  Here  Col.  William  Ledyard,  a 
brother  of  the  distinguished  traveller  John  Ledyard,  with  IflO 
men,  mostly  farmers  and  artisans,  made  a  gallant  stand  against 
eight  hundred  British  troops  under  Li '.ut. -l!ol.  Eyre.  After 
loxing  heavily  in  officers  and  men  the  assailants  succeeded,  by 
desperate  fighting,  in  gaining  the  interior  of  the  fort.  A  certain 
Captain  Bloomfield  was  in  command  of  the  British,  Col.  Eyre  aud 
his  other  superiors  having  fallen  in  the  assvult.  As  he  entered 
he  asked,  "  Who  commands  this  fort  ?  "  I'ol.  Ledyard  advanced 
and  saluting  him  with  his  sword,  replied,  "  I  did,  but  you  do  now," 
at  the  same  time  tendering  hia  sword.  Captain  Bloomfield  seized 
the  proffered  weapon,  and  instantly  thrust  it  through  Col.  Led- 
yard's  body,  killing  him  on  the  spot.  The  cont  and  vest  which 
Col.  Ledyard  had  on  at  the  time  may  be  seen  at  the  Hjirtford 

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Athrmnnjtn.  This  ntrodonH  net  wan  followed  by  nn  indiHorim- 
inatfl  nmH«acre  of  tlin  Kiiniw.n.  It  is  «atinfii(;tory  to  rcoonl  tlmt 
tlio  HritiKli,  on  thsir  return  to  Now  York,  reported  a  Iohb  oI 
Homcthing  like  .'iOO  men. 

HTBTIC,  Btonlngton,  New  London  Co.,  Conn. 
134  milmfrom  JVeie  York.     mn'EL—Hoxie  Iloiue. 
No  town,  it  is  Hnid,  between  New  York  and  BoHtou  hw  built  ho 
many  sea-Koin^  '^raft  of  all  kinds  as  Mystic;,  and  naturally  with 
the  decline  of  the  Hhip-buildinir  intercut  it  liiw  lo»t  nuudj  of  itM 
ootivity.     It  Htiinds  on  both  bankH  of  Myntio  lliver,  a  deep  Btreani 
opeiiinjf   into   the   Hound  a  mile  or  ko   below  the  town.     The 
weKtern  shore  of  the  river  riHes  abruptly  from  the  water  in  a 
rocky  bluff  whieh  is  covered  with  neat  and  attractive  houses. 
The"  Iloj-iti  Home  is  a  pleasant  place  at  which  to  stay.      The 
farm-houses  near  the  coast  in  the  vicinity  receive  boanlers  in  the 
Bummer.     Neor  the  village,  in  May,  1(137,  the  war  like  Pequots 
received  their  first  seiious  chastisement  at  the  hands  of  the 
Puritans,  under  Captain  John  Mason,  who.  two  months  later,  ex- 
terminate'', the  remainder  of  the  tribe  at  S(uilhport.     The  fight 
at  Mystic  must,  according  to  Captain  Mason's  report,  have  been 
a  most  horrible  affair.     Some  three  hundred  savages  were  burned 
in  the  fort,  and.  in  the  words  of  the  chronicler,  "  others  of  the 
stoutest  issued  forth,  as  we  did  guess,  to  the  number  of  forty, 
who  perished  by  the  sword."    Myi^lk  Maid,  just  off  the  mouth  of 
the  river,  has  a  good  hotel,  and  is  a  healthful  resort  for  those  who 
enjoy  complete  quiet  and  are  not  dependent  upon  the  convention- 
alities of  life  for  enjoyment.     Fixhfr'n  htaiid,  about  five  milcH 
from  the  mainland,  belongs  to  New  York  State,  being  a  part  of 
the  town  of  Soutl.old,  Long  Island.     It  has  borne  its  nume  of 
Fisher's,  or  "  Vicher's "  Island,  ever  since  the  Dutch  Admiral 
Block  discovered  it  and  made  note  thereof  in  his  log-book,  in 
1()14.     It  is  nearly  bare  of  trees,  but  is  of  value  as  grazing  land, 
to  which  it  is  chiefly  devoted.     One  hotel  stands  on  the  island,  and 
is  the  only  house  which  is  available  as  a  sojourning  place  for 
travellers.     Its  ottractions  are  foiuid  in  the  immunity  from  the 
si-'hts  and  sounds  of  the  every-day  world,  and  in  the  capital  flsh- 

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ing  and  shootinfr  which  may  be  found  along  its  desolate  shores 
It  is  most  easily  roaclied  by  aail-boat. 

8T0NINGT0N,  New  London  Co.,  Conn. 

13H  iidli'n  from  New   York.     From  Boston  94. 
HoTKL—  Wadmeannvck  House. 
There  is  a  peculiar  air  of  well-to-do  repose   about  any  town 
which  grew  into  importance  under  the  auspices  of  whaling  and 
the  like.     New  I.uudon  hiis  it  to  some  extent,  and  Stonington  has 
it  in  a  chronic  form.     Almost  every  one  lives  in  a  comfortable 
house,  originally  built,  in  nine  cases  out  ol  t'.;n,  by  a  retired  sea- 
captain  ;  in  nearly  every  parlor  are  carved  ornaments  brought  from 
the  ends  of  the  earth,  and  still  diffusing  odovs  of  sandalwood  and 
of  the  Spice  Islands  ;  every  elderly  man  lurches  as  he  walks,  is 
called  "  Captain,"  and  can  tell  you,  without  looking,  which  way 
the  wind  is  at  any  hour  of  the  day  or  night.     Half  a  century  ago 
the  town  monopolized  the  seal-trade,  vessels  of  forty  or  fifty  tons 
burden  going  all  over  the  ocean,  while  its  whaling  toimage  was 
second  onh-  to  that  of  Newport.     In  the  days  of  its  prosperity  the 
stone  breakwater,  which  still  protects  the  harbor,  was  conKtruct<!d 
by  the  United  States  Government.     Its  chief  use  now  is  to  serve 
ns  a  promenade  and  to  shelter  casual  yachts  and  coasters.      The 
town  was  founded  in  10(i(),  and  had  an  uneventful  and  peaceful 
career  until  August  9t-h.   1812,  when  it   was  bombarded  by  the 
squadron  of  Sir  Thomas  Hardy,  H'hich  was.  however,  driven  off  by 
the  plucky  resistance  of  the  inhal)itants.     On  a  granite  post  ui  the 
princiiial  street  an  unexploded  bomb-shell  may  be  seen,  bearing  an 
inscription  to  the  effect  that  it  was  thrown  into  the  town  from  Her 
Britannic  Majesty's  bomb-ship   Terror,  during  the  attack.      The 
Wndawainaick  is  a  flrst-chiss  house  with  spacious  accommodations 
for  some  200  guests.     It  is  designed  with  especial  reference  to 
coolness,  is  surrounded  by  spacious  grounds,  and  is  altogether  a 
pleasant  place  to  stay,  although  it  can  only  claim  by  courtesy  that 
it  is  near  the  water.     Its  chief  aquatic  advantages  are.  that  it  is 
admirably  situated  for  the  convenience  of  yachtsmen,  whose  craft 
are  often  anchored  in  the  harbor,  where  are  also  boats  suited  for 
lishing  and  sailing,  both  of  which  sports  in  all  their  multifa.  0U8 

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branches  can  be  purHued  most  successfully  in  the  nei.^hboring 
watevs  Steamers  io  New  York.  Watch  Hill.  Now  London,  and 
the  nci,.hboring  landings  and  railromls  to  Boston  Providence,  and 
New  York,  furnish  ample  and  consfint  moans  of  communication 

in  all  directions. 

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D.  KELLOGCr,  Proprietor, 
I«  one  of  the  finest  hotels  in  Connecticut.     It  is  Bituated  on  State 
Street,  opposite  the  United  States  Custom  House  and  Post  Offiee, 
in  the  centre  of  tl..  city.    The  sleeping-roon-.s  are  all  large,  p  eas- 
ant.  and  wMl  furnished  with  spring  bods,  wardrobes,  etc..  and  are 
kept  clean  and  neat.      The  dining-room  is  spacious    and  the 
June  is  excellent.     Around  New  London  are  dehghtful  dr..s. 
and  the  views  of  the  City.  Harbor  and  Long  Island  Sound,  and  the 
Thames  River,  are  charmingly  beautiful.     To  Summer  Boarder 
who  wish  the  accommodation  of  a  flrst-class  modem  metropohtan 
hotel,  and  yet  to  be  near  the  shore,  the  CuocKEU  HousK  offers 
unusual  attractions. 

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NEW  YORK. 

The  firBt  city  of  the  WcHtora  lle.ninphero  in  popuUtion,  wealth, 
and  cou.merce,  is  situated  on  Manhattan  Island,  fifteen  n.iles  in 
length,  and  from  one  to  two  miles  in  breadth.     On  the  west  is 
the  Hudson  Uiver  ik.iown  in  the  neighborhood  of  the  city  as 
the  •'  North  River"),  and  on  the  east  the  Eaat  River,  which  latter 
is  in  fact  a  strait  connecting  the  Bay  with  Long  Island  Sound. 
The  noctheru  boundary  of  the  island  is  formed  by  the  Harlem 
River  andSpuyten  Duyvil  Creek,  two  names  for  different  portions 
of  the  same  narrow  estuary  which  unites  the  Hudson  with  the 
East  River.     At  the  southern  extremity  of  Manliattan  Island  i.s 
the  Bay  of  New  York,  universally  acknowledgiul  to  be  one  of  the 
finest  harbors  in  the  world.     Standing  on  the  Battery  and  lookmg 
southeast,  the  view  is  one  of  exceeding  beauty,  as  well  as  of  un- 
surpassed bustle  and  activity.     Directly  in  front  of  the  spectator, 
and  about  two-tWrds  of  a  mile  fro.n  the  city,  is  Governor  s  Island 
a  nearly  circular  piece  of  land,  about  half  a  mile  in  diameter  and 
e,ntai„ing  seventy-two  acres  of  land.     It  belongs  to  the  Federal 
Government,  and  is  used  as  a  military  station,     lo  the  sou  h- 
west,  and  about  one  mile  and  a  half  from  the  Battery,  are  Ellis 
and  Bedloe's  Islands,  both  of  which  were  formerly  the  property 
of  the  Government,  and  strongly  fortified      Bedloe's  Island  was 
Kivrn  to  the  city  in  1870  for  the  site  of  a  colossal  statue  of  Liberty 
to  be  presented  by  the  people  of  France.     Five  and  a  half  miUs 
southward  is  the  beautiful  Staten  Inland,  dotted  from  end  to  end 
with  elo-aut  roHidonces  and  tasteful  grounds  and  gardens.     Look- 
ing eastward,  the  spectator  beholds  the  city  of  Brooklyn,  sitting 
proudly  on  its  far-famed  heights,  and  westward  the  Jersey  shore 
^:ith  its  vanous  towns  and  cities.     It  is  not   however,  with  such 
a  city  as  New  York  that  we  are  now  especially  concerned,  for  al- 

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thouKh  it  is  the  moHt  populoun.  if  not  the  most  popular,  of  all 
IZ  en  the  Atlantic  c..u«t,  even  .luring  tho  do^-duy.  the  ut.no 
Btretoh  of  ium,rination  fails  to  juntify  us  m  duHHing  .t  an  a     «ea 

"' Tirfour'diBtinot  linen  of  Boa-coast,  nuliuting  from  Manhattan 
Island  a«  a  centre,  ,ive  New  York  advanta.en,  in  the  way  o    Bca. 
Hide  resorts  near  at  hand,  such  as  no  other  city  of  her  mz.  n 
C     istendom  can  claim.     The  coast-.  ,es  referred  to  are   or>ne>l 
by  the  New  Jersey  shore,  trending  to  t>-  southward  and    ham> 
terized  by  long  and   smooth  stretches  of  sandy  beach;  by  the 
Sh  and  south  shores  of  Long  Island,  the  former  -gK'"!  -^ 
mythe  latter  for  the  most  part  Hat;  and  by  the  Connecfcnt 
Z:  which  is  divcrsitie.1  by  anendk.s  variety  of  mle  «,  promon^ 
ori^s'  Id  islands.     These  three  last-mentioned  coast-hnes  follow 
a  g      ;.!  direction  a  little  to  the  north  of  east.     We  have  now  to 
consider  only  that  part  of  this  complicated  water-front  which  be- 
::;  to  the  Kmplre  State.     Descriptions  of  t^e  Coimect.cu    and 
New  Jersey  shores  will  be  found  in  their  respective  chapters. 

STATEN    ISLAND, 

with  its  villa-crowned  hills  and  sha^ly  groves,  may  be  seen  from 
:,lt  any  elevation  within  a  dozen  miles.     It  ^o-^  a  Part  ° 
the  western  shore  of  New  York  Bay.  being  -P-f  ^  ^^/^ 
mainland  of  New  Jersey  only  by  the  narrow  ^^1 J^^  f  f^;/^ 
winding  and  often  beautiful  estuary,  deep  enough  to  ailord  free 
:^;fga'ion  between  New  Y„rk,  Newark,  and  «antaa  «ays.  Th  re 
are  several  good  hotels  on  the  island,  among  which  are  the  *^. 
MarkX  The  Pa.iMon,  and  Uel,.u,nt  lIoUl  at  Bnghton.     M«  7  «'  k 
rm  the  New  Jersey  Bide,  is  also  a  popular  resort.     Although  at 
ita-SZ  no  part  of  the  island  can  be  classed  with  the  great 
vat  "ng-places  as  a  "  resort,"  owing,  perhaps,  to  its  nearness  to 
he  c  y      Its  drives  are  uncommonly  fine,  and  the  superb  views 
o^  the  bay  and  ocean  which  can  be  obtained  from  the  heights, 
ender  a  'ojourn  among  its  picturesque  hills  and  pleasant  coiin- 
tn  seats  eminently  enjoyable.     The  island  is  reached   roin  New 
York  by  three  lines  of  ferry-boats,  namely  :  the  SMen  Mand  Rnl- 
1-oTL-y  and  the   Staten  hland  North  Hhore  Ferry,  leaving 

80 


ITS. 

the  most  popular,  of  all 
tho  doK-duys,  the  utmoHt 
iu  duaaing  it  aa  a  "  sea- 

iid  luting  from  Mauhattnu 
itagca,  in  the  way  of  aea- 
othor  city  of  her  size  in 
■s  referred  to  are  forined 
le  southward,  and  charac- 
of  aandy  beach  ;  by  tho 
,  the  former  mggod  and 
;  and  by  the  Connccticnt 
variety  of  Inlets,  protnou- 
3ntioued  coaat-lines  follow 
of  east.     We  have  now  to 
ted  water-front  which  be- 
18  of  the  Connecticut  and 
ir  respective  chapters. 

groves,  may  be  seen  from 
niles.     It  forms  a  part  of 
being  separated  from  the 
I  narrow  Kill  von  Kull,  a 
lieep  enough  to  aiford  free 
c,  and  Raritan  Bays.  There 
,  among  which  are  the  St. 
d  at  Brighton.     Elm  Park, 
pular  resort.     Although  at 
I  be  classed  with  the  great 
perhaps,  to  its  nearness  to 
flne,  and  the  superb  views 
obtained  from  the  hoif,'hts, 
no  hills  and  pleasant  coun- 
island  is  reanhed  from  Now 
lely  :  the  SWen  Island  Rail- 
North  Shore  Ferry,  leaving 


1,0x0   fSLAyP. 

pier  I  R.  R  ,  at  nlternate  half  ho,  for  the  landings  on  the 
North  and  Bay  Shores.  The  people's  X.'rt/,  Sl,.re  AVny/also  runs 
to  theNertl.  Shore  landings  from  pier  ION.  U.,  n.ak.nh'  ahuost 
hourly  trips  The  Stateii  Mmd  lltihuutd,  thirteen  nul.s  m 
lengtii  runs  from  Vanderbilt's  Landing  to  Tottenville,  .stoppmgat 
sundry  intcrn>ediato  stations,  an.l  a  line  of  horae-ears,  atartn.g 
Iron,  the  same  lan.liug,  follows  tho  shores  of  the  Kills  for  several 
miles  Visitors  desiring  simply  to  drive  over  the  island,  via.tn.g 
SaiUn-H^  Su>u,  Wirhor,  at  New  Brighton,  SUrcrl.ake,  the  forts,  or 
any  other  points  ot  interest,  can  rewlily  procure  vehu.les  at  any 
of  the  hotels  named,  or  at  the  stables  near  any  of  the  landings. 


LONG  ISLAND. 

Were  it  not  for  Long  Island,  the  sea-coast  of  the  Empire  State 
would  be  limited  to  the  paltry  forty  miles,  more  or  less,  wh, eh 
lie  between   the   State  lines   of   Connecticut  and   New   Jersey. 
This  isk.  1,  however,  with  its  outer  and  inner  beaches,  g.ves  it  a 
coast   of   some  humlred     of   miles,  which  extent  is  mdehmtely 
increased,  if  wo  measure  the  countless  inlets  and  bays  which  lend 
variety  to  its  shores.     Although  so  near  to  the  prmc.pal  city  of 
the-New  Worid,  and  withal  so  important  to  its  welfare  n.  many 
respects.  Long  Island,  or,  asthe  Indians  called  it,  "  Sewanhao^a 
(the  Island  of  Sheila),  was  comparatively  a  terra  xncogmta  U>  New 
Yorkers  and  the  rest  of  the  world  until  railroads  began  to  develop 
its  resources  as  an  agricultural  country,  its  advantages  as  a  site 
for  innumerable  homesteads,  and  its  great  attractions  in  the  wuy 
of  sea-side  resorts.     The  Lon.j  Muni  Railroad  is  one  of  the  old- 
est roads  in  the  country,  and  now  embraces,  cither  as  owner  or 
lessee,  nearly  the  whole  railway  system  of  the  island,  including 
branches  on  the  north  side  as  far  as  Port  Jefferson,  and  on  the 
south  to  Patohogue.     These  are  described  in  the  proper  order  ni 
the  following  pages,  and  may  be  found  by  reference  to  the   :i  ■-ex. 
The  western  terminus  is  at  Hunter's  Point,  on  the  l|ast     ..   .  V 
opposite  New  York,  and  is  reached  by  ferry  from  the  foov,  .£ 
Thirty-fourth  Street,  or  from  James'  Slip.  East  River,  the  boats 
running  all  day  at  short  intervals.     The  road  extends  from  end  to 

SO 


fSKA-SlDE   riKSORTS. 

end  of  tho  iHland,  koepiuK,  in  general,  a.  counio  nearly  oqui-dintftnt 

from  the  coast  ou 

THE  NORTH   SHORE. 

•['1.0  iioitl.  Hhoro  of  Lonif  l«land  dilfors  esHontially  from  the 
Boula  Hhore,  both  in  ilH  topography  and  in  itH  vegetution.     Tho 
coastline  in  for  the  inoHt  part  bol.l  and  hilly,  though  not  rooky, 
and  the  hills  are  in  boiuo  civhoh  heavily  wo.nled,  while  in  otherH 
slide,  have  taken  place,  exposing  tho  Hand,  whioh  forms  the  whole 
island       These  sand  slopes  are  a  peculiar  feature  of  the  coast, 
and  seen  in  contrast  with  tho  dark  green  foliage  are  by  no  means 
unpleasant  to  look  upon,  however  disagreeable  they  may  ho  to  the 
..edestrian      Nearly  the  whole  length  of  the  island  is  bordered  by 
beaches  of  white  sand,  which  wind  in  and  out  of  the  coves,  allord- 
imr  in  almost  all  eases  excellent  opportunities  for  bathing.     For 
fifty  miles  or  thereabout  oast  of  New  York  the  north  shore  is 
almost  as  ra.ich  indented  by  bays  and  coves  as  is  the  coast  of  Nor- 
way by  ftords,  and  some  of  these  almost  land  locked  harbors  arc 
very  beautiful.     Uv  far  the  pleasantest  way  to  reach  any  given 
point  east  of  Port  Jeffcr.son  is  by  boat  from  New  York,  although 
the  nuiekest  way  is  in  many  o=u«=s  by  raU.     In  sailing  down  the 
E*.t  Itiver.  it  is  difficult  to  determine  where  suburban  villages  end 
and  the  sea  s^lo  resorts  begin,  but  probably  the  most  enthusiastic 
lulmirer  of  FluKhuig  will  not  claim  for  it  any  degree  of  popuUnty 
as  a  watering-jilace.     Wo  will,  therefore,  begin  with 

COLLEGE  POINT,  Flushing.  Queens  Co ,  N.  Y. 
UoTKLf^-Bnd.'Mrd,   CoU.    PL   Hold,  CM.  I'l.  PmnUon,  MlKer's. 
This  is  ft  suburban  towt  in  communication  with  New  Y'oik 
by   means  of  near  a  score  of    trains   daily  v!a    the    W^x^hnle 
limnch   llHlromt.      It  is  on  Flushing  Bay,  and  is  largely  in- 
habited by  gontleraen  doing  business  in  town.     It  is  an  orderly 
and  well-governed  place,   and  contains  a  number  of   manufac- 
tories and  is  possessed  of  fine  educational  establishments.     The 
Btelme;  0«...  leaves  Pier  l«  E.  R.  .laily  at  3.45  P.M.,  touchmg 
at  Grand  St.,  New  York. 

WHITE8T0NE.  Flushing.  Queans  Co.,  N-  Y. 
HOTELS-  Wldtestone  Home,  Mey.n',  Kreb.\  BuUu>  Hotel. 
Beautiful  views  over  the  Sonnd,  just  where  the  East  Kiver 

W 


fr.v. 

jurso  nearly  oqni-diHtant 

RE. 

ors  OHHfiiitially  from  the 
ill  itH  voniitation.     Tim 
hilly,  though  not  rofiky, 
wdikIijiI,  while  in  othurs 
1(1,  whioh  fDrniM  tlio  whole 
iar  i'uatiiro  of  Uio  coant, 
foliago  aro  by  no  inoaus 
jeablo  they  may  he  to  the 
the  inland  in  bordered  by 
il  out  of  the  coveH,  aiTord- 
iinities  for  bathinpf.     For 
York  the  north  Hhore  ifl 
veH  us  iH  the  coaHt  of  Nor- 
land locked  liarhors  arc 
t  way  to  reach  any  given 
■roin  New  York,  although 
■ail.     In  Bailing  down  the 
liere  Huburban  villages  end 
ibly  the  most  enthusiastic 
t  any  degree  o£  popularity 
B,  begin  with 

iueent  Co  ■  N.  Y. 
'Ml.  PL  PiiviUon,  MlKer's. 
nication  with  New  Y'ork, 
daily  l>i't  the  Woodnidf- 
Bay,  and  is  largely  in- 
n  town.  It  is  an  orderly 
IB  a  number  of  raanufac- 
onal  establishments.  The 
,ily  at  3.45  P.M.,  touching 

luesns  Co.,  N-  Y. 

n',  Kreba',  Buliun  Hotel. 

ust  where  the  East  Kiver 


o.a«c«  and  the  Bound  begins,  plnasant  driven  -or  the  r.jlling  and 
„,ckly-wood..d  hills  of  the  vicinity,  an.,  boats  of  a  1  kinds  fo 
ailing  or  rowing,  with  a  large  choice  in  the  way  of  n  e  h  a  d 
,,ay«  wherein  to  sail  or  swim,  are  the  chief  attractions  of  NV  nt.,- 
Kton.      The   hotels  are   goo,l.   and    there  are   many   boarding, 
^ses  in  and  around  the  v.Uuge.     Along  the  shore  there  are 
manv    pretty    residences.       Within    easy    walking    distance    is 
7iuJ.   I'Lt,    the  site  of   a   strong   fortitU-ation  -■--•;;;;« 
one  of  the  principal  water  approaches  to  New  ^  oik.     S  ■  .  a 
companies   of  ..ngineers   are   usually    stationed  hen     ^  Ht.  an  er 
oJo  leaves   I'ier   Ul,   East   lUver,  for  Whilestone  at  ...4..   l.M 
daly     Sunaays  excepted,   touching  nt  (irand  Street   gou.g  and 
rlr'n ing      Whitestclne  is  the  terminus  of  the   ^M  nnu.k. 

vZ  Flushing  a  branch  contim.es  to  11  u^^Me,  I. Me  ^,-•A^  and 
«  rVa-.  t' is  last,  the  terminus  of  the  road,  is  a  d.  .g.a  u. 
Place  with  a  good  hotel  and  many  private  ri'sidences  Ueyond, 
llessible'by  good  roads,  aro  M,u,k,..>.  I'^rt  ^^n^.^ 
and  N../.-  Point.  Besules  thenumerou.  ^--;  7!:  ''^  '"^  ;  ^J' 
Semnhaka,  leaves  Pier  24.  E.  R..  for  Great  Neck  daily  at  4  l.M., 

*°^;i:^'ir:hooting  r^^e  of  the  Nathma,  ;^i«;  A.oci.i.m 
i«  a  few  miles  farther  east  on  another  branch  road  p<«sing  through 
Flushing. 

THE  SOUTH  8H0EE  OF  LONG  ISL.^ND. 
Sand  and  sea  are  the  rulers  of  the  south  shore,  the  one 
behgnnlr  the  effect,  of  wind  and  water,  almost  as  ui.sta>  0 
L  he  other.  The  whole  length  of  this  coast  is  P-  -t^ed  by 
r  breakwater  of  sand,  which  moves  slowly  but  steadily  to  the 
we  tW  points  making  out  into  bays,  and  bays  eating  off 
The  ndH  o  points,  untU  some  violent  gale  res  ores  the  no.  - 
a^  c,uilibr!um  and  opens  the  channels  which  ^ ^^ 
enVrents  rennire     Sometimes  new  be.aches  appear  well  out  at  sea, 

e„  of  »«a  torto  ..rf  .lr»ct»..  ot .  ..m.lu  cl,««l«. 


HKA-Sll>K  HKSttHTS. 
CONST  ISLAND,  Orftvewnd,  Klngi  Co ,  N.  Y 
Thi«  i.lan.l  tennin-vtoH  thn  h.nK  dmi"  "f  -'"""'l.-l  h-uhIv  bBa.h«. 
whlol.  «tr«t.h  :,.lo.,K  tin,  onlir.,  H..„wunl  Hlu.ru  of  Long  IhIuu-I    ac t- 
in-x  aK  an  .-ffmaiv.   l.arri.r  aKainnt  tho   enoroaoh.nm.t*  of    tl  o 
AUanUo.      Uar.lly  a  K.n.ratiou  Iwu.  ,.aKH..l  niuoo  it  wan  the  o,.ly 
laHl.ioMuMe   H.a-Hido  ronort   in   tl.e   inwn.Mlialo   v.cunty  of    N..vv 
York;  an.l  lU  v«ry  i.roximity  to  tli«  city  hooh  nm.lo  it  ho  popular 
witl,  U.o  n.ultitu.l.,  that  it.  mor.  faHhionablu  tre.iuontorH  Uepart- 
0.1  to  othor  an.l  lo««  acocHnil.-o  roKiouB.     It  haM,  however,  no  hick 
of  .umnior  vinitorn  of  a  trarmiont  charaot..r  ;  an.l  th..  Koeno«  on  the 
unBurpa«Hc.l  hcaoii  on  any  lino  Hu,nn,«r  «ft.=nu.on  arc  well  worth 
BcoinB.  although  tho  character  of  the  viHitorH  iH  often  Hu.=h    that 
the    UBual  .onvntionalilieH   of    fashional.l«  watennK-place    he 
arc  .li.pc«HC.l  with.     Tho  beach  at  0..n«y  Inland  is  remarkably 
.mooth  an.l  har.l,  an.l  affordn  an  admirable  place  of  r.3creat.on   or 
lh..nHandH  who  cannot  elHCwhcro  enjoy  the  luxuncH  of  Rurf-bath- 
in,,   or  breathe  the  invit?oralin^  ocean  air.     Hourly  co.n.numca- 
ti.m  with  the  city  bj  BteamerH,  and  the  variou«  lines  of  horHe  and 
Bteaui  carH. 

BOCKAWAY,  Hempstead,  ftueent  Co.,  N.  Y. 
TilK  RoCKAWA  V  nuANCii  i«  cpeoially  intended  for  the  accommo- 
dation of  the  oountle.w  visitors,  who,  during'  the  Huuinier.  e«oapo 
for  a  few  h.mrs  from  the  city  to  the  muKniliceut  beaeh  at  Ilook- 
ttway      Of  the  intermediate  Htations,  UWM-/ njh  (Vamlum  lloUf) 
and  Ocean  I'oint  have  Home  claims  to  Bea-side  attractions,  but  the 
beach   has   paramount  faminationH  for  the  rauUitude.     After  a 
,„.riod  of  decadence  owing  to  the  freaks  of  southerly  gales,  which 
threw  up  a  sandbank  in  the  olHug,  Rockaway  is  now  a  very  popu- 
lar resort,  because  the  southerly  giUes  came  back  in  due  tune  to 
undo  the  riin  they  had  wrought;  the  bauknipt  hotel  proprietors 
Buddenly  found  the  surf  rolling  in  as  of  old,  within  an  available 
distance  from  their  doors,  and  soon  reestablished  their  relation, 
with  the   public.     Tho  beach  is  a  sandy  peninsula,    extending 
westward  from  Far  Rockaway,  and  separating  Jamaica  Bay  from 
the  ocean.     The  hotels  at  Far  Rockaway  are  the  New  1  m'k,  Me- 
man,  Bearh,  Union,  Surf,  A>lantic,   Grand  Hotel,  NqMM,  ».nA 
a  score  of  others.     At  RKkawuu  Beach  are  the  Sea  bule  PavUton, 


7-.S. 

ingi  Co  .  N-  Y 

r  (ItiUtilied  Hiiiuly  l)nai!lu!« 
lori!  of  liOtiK  Iftliiixl,  ii«t- 

eiioroaohumntn  of  tlie 
(id  siiioo  it  wan  Ihu  ouly 
icilialo   vicinity  of    New 

HOOD  iiiado  it  HO  i">pular 
ial)lu  trk)(iuoiiti)rH  ilopart- 

It  hoH,  however,  no  laok 
cr  ;  and  tlit!  Hconod  on  the 
afttimoon  arc  well  worth 
iHitorH  in  often  HU<;h  that 
ial)io  watering-place  lite 
ney  iHla'nd  is  remarkably 
l)l(!  place  of  recreation  for 
;he  luxuricH  of  wirf-balh- 
air.  Hourly  conununica- 
various  lines  of  horuo  and 

leeni  Co..  N.  Y. 
intended  for  the  aocommo- 
urini,'  tlie  Huninier,  CHoapo 
ii^niiliceut  beach  at  Ilock- 
ymiMiiin/h  (I'aoiUon  Hotel) 
ea-nide  attractions,  but  the 
)r  the  multitude.     After  a 
a  of  soutlierly  gales,  which 
ckaway  is  now  a  very  popu- 
I  came  back  in  duo  time  to 
1  bauknipt  hotel  proprietors 
of  old,  within  an  available 
■established  their  relationf 
andy  peninsula,    cxtendhig 
parating  Jamaica  Bay  from 
vay  are  the  iView  York,  Cole- 
Grand  Hotel,  Nqitune,  and 
■.h  are  the  Sea  Side  Pavilion, 


I, OS  (I    ISI.A.S'lK 

Wanlle  r.nl,;  Ehln'V»  (Iron;  Sm  S/dr  Horn,;   NrpKnw  Ifount, 
;„ainly    inWuM    for   tranni.mt   guests.     The   hous.H   along    tho 
|„.ach  are  alnxmt  exclusively  hotels  ami  their  aeeessones,  and  are 
visited  yearly  by  thounands,  we  may  say  hundreds  of  thousands 
of  bathers  and  pleasure  seekers.     The  shores  of  Jamaica  Hay  are 
too  low  to  alVor.l  inviting  sites  for  hnn.an  habitations  ;  but  the 
rrassy  shallows  and  the  nunurous  swampy  islands  form  feedin-r- 
rroun.ls  for  .,uantitios  of  water-fowl.  and  shooting-grounds  for 
hun.lre,ls  of  sportsmen.     The  railroad  affords  the  qui.-kest  ami 
most  frciueut  means  of  nceess,  but  nun>erous  boats  nuvke  dai  y 
trips  to  tho  Jamaica  Bay  landings  at  ho.irs  which  are  of  necessity 
somewhat  irregular  owing  to  the  tides.     The  time-tables  are,  how- 
ever,  easily  accessible  at  any  hotel  office.  ,  ,.  ,   , 

The  Htutions  which  intervene  l-tween  Uockaway  and  Babylon 
are  all  more  or  less  resorted  to  as  watering-places,  and  tlu^y  all 
liave  hotels  and  boardinif-houses. 

BABYLON,  Huntington.  Suffolk  Co  ,  N  Y 
85  mile^  from  N,w  York.     IloTK.,H^-.l//.n-.vm  HM,  Sampwanis 
House,  iMyniwje  Home,  and  Widloii. 
Babylon  is  a  vilhigo  of  about  3.000  i.diabitants.     It  has  two 
churches,  one  public  school,  and  a  number  of   private  schools. 
The  vill.ige  is  built  principally  upon   two  streets,  crossing  one 
another  at  right  angles.     (Comfortable  cottages  line  these  stree  s 
,nd   the  visitor  cannot  fail  to  be  impressed  with  the  air  of  tin  ft 
,„,d  prosperity  which  the  place  presents.     The  principal  trade  of 
Babylon  is  in  fish,  which  are  caught  in  great  quantities  by  proles- 
sion'als  and  amateurs  in  the  bay  and  waters  adjacent. 

riRE  ISLAND.  Babylon  P  0. 
Hotel— A'u//  Hotd. 
Tourists    may  avoid   inconvenience    by  purchasing    through 
tickets  for  Fire  Island  at  New  York.     Stages  will  be  found  in 
waiting  at  Babvlon  to  convey  passengers  to  the  steamboat  lan^i 
ing  a  mile  dis'tant.     The  boat  makes  several  .laily  trips  across 
the  bay  to  and  from  the  islands.      Tho  hotel  is  not  on   Fire 
iBland  itself,  but  on  a  long  sand  spit  known  ..">  tire  Island  Beach, 
as  lonely  and  desolate  a  plucc  in  itself  as  can  well  be  imagined, 

ii:j 


SEA-mlDK  RESORTS. 


but  the  scene  of  much  gayety  during  the  summer,  when  its  bath- 
ing- facilities,  its  blue-fisli,  and  its  pure  air  attract  numerous  visi- 
tors. The  Atlantic,  with  its  tumbling'  surf  on  one  side  and  the 
(luiet  waters  of  the  South  Bay  on  the  other,  afford  the  two  vari- 
eties of  salt  water  bathing  in  perfection,  and  a  large  fleet  of  sail- 
boats offer  accommodations  to  lovers  of  fishing  and  sailing.  The 
lighthouse,  which  stands  near  the  hotel,  is  one  of  the  finest 
structures  of  the  kind  on  the  coast,  and  every  precaution  is  taken 
to  render  its  service  perfectly  trustworthy,  as  it  is  usually  the 
first  light  seen  from  inward-bound  European  steamers,  and  is 
often  the  point  whence  the  captains  of  outward-bound  vessels 
take  their  "  departure."  Probably  more  amateur  fishermen  have 
had  their  first  tu.ssle  with  a  full-grown  blue-fish  off  Fire  Island 
lolet  than  at  any  other  one  place  on  the  coast.  No  one  who  has 
caught  only  the  smaller  individuals,  which  frequent  bays  and 
sounds,  can  form  an  idea  of  the  muscular  force,  as  well  as  con- 
Munimate  skill,  required  to  land,  or  rather  boat  a  large  blue-fish. 
To  those  who  have  this  pleasure  still  before  them,  we  cordially 
commend  Fire  Island,  where  every  facility  is  afforded  for  enjoy- 
ing the  sport  under  the  most  favorable  circumstances.  The  hotel 
rates  are  from  $12  to  $25  per  week,  and  there  are  several  cot- 
tages available  for  families  at  special  rates.  The  Western  Union 
Telegraph  Company  has  a  station  at  the  hotel  for  use  of  the 
guests,  which  is  a  great  convenience  to  business  men.  Bni/nltnre 
is  the  next  station  beyond  Babylon,  with  a  number  of  small  hotels 
charging  from  $'5  to  $12  per  week. 

ISLIP,  Suffolk  Co.,  N.  Y. 
43  miles  from  New  York.  Hotels — P(icU:hn,  Lake  limine. 
Many  wealthy  New  Yorkers  have  summer  residences  in  and 
near  this  village,  and  although  possessing  no  special  attraction  as 
a  sea-side  resort,  it  is  much  visited  during  the  warm  weather. 
There  are  valuable  trout  ponds  at  Islip,  and  much  money  has 
been  expended  in  developing  the  art  of  trout  culture,  to  the  end 
that  the  proprietors  and  their  friends  may  indulge  in  their  favor- 
ite sport  in  its  highest  perfection.  The  iSout/i  Side  Club  has  its 
rendezvous  near  a  station  of  this  name,  forty-seven  miles  from 
New  York.     Members  only  are  received  at  the  Club  House,  which 

!I4 


SORTS. 

'  the  summer,  when  its  bath- 
re  air  attract  numero(i8  visi- 
ng surf  on  one  side  and  the 
le  other,  afford  the  two  vari- 
ion,  and  a  large  fleet  of  sail- 
of  fishing  and  sailing.  The 
hotel,  is  one  of  the  finest 
ind  every  precaution  is  taken 
tworthy,  as  it  is  usually  the 
European  steamers,  and  is 
18  of  outward-bound  vessels 
iioro  amateur  fishermen  have 
wn  blue-fish  off  Fire  Island 
the  coast.  No  one  who  has 
8,  which  frequent  bays  and 
iscnlar  force,  as  well  as  con- 
rather  boat  a  large  bhie-fish. 
ill  before  them,  we  cordially 
facility  is  afforded  for  enjoy- 
)le  circumstances.  The  hotel 
k,  and  there  are  several  cot- 
\\  rates.  The  Western  Union 
at  the  hotel  for  use  of  the 
to  business  men.  Bni/slmre 
vith  a  number  of  small  hotels 

0.,  N.  Y. 

Ls — Pdvilyj/i,  Lake  Home. 
6  summer  residences  in  and 
sssing  no  special  attraction  as 
d  during  the  warm  weather. 
;  Islip,  and  much  money  has 
i  of  trout  culture,  to  the  end 
Is  may  indulge  in  their  favor- 
The  iSout/i  Side  Club  has  its 
name,  forty-seven  miles  from 
ved  at  the  Club  House,  which 


1 


LO.vr;  y.sA.l.VA 

is  beautifully  situated  on  the  banks  of  a  fine  trout  stream.     All 
kinils  of  game  ar^  found  in  the  vicinity. 

PATCHOGUE,  BroAhaven.  Suffolk  Co.,  N-  Y. 

!J4  mileitfrom  New  York.  IIotvaa—IIw'h  Hotel,  Wext  End  Hotel. 
Patchoguo  is  named  after  the  Indians  who  once  inhabited  the 
vicinity.  It  stands  on  the  shores  of  Patchogue  15ay,  and  besides 
being  an  active  biistling  village,  is  attractive  enough  in  its  acces- 
sories of  land  and  water  to  draw  together  a  considerable  number 
of  summer  sojourners.  Here  is  the  terminus  of  the  Southern 
Railroad,  practically  a  prolongation  of  the  Ilockaway  Branch, 
over  which  there  are  daily  four  through  trains  to  and  from 
the  city.  The  waters  of  the  South  Bay  afford  good  fishing 
here  as  everywhere,  and  the  fresh  ponds  in  the  vicinity  may  be 
fished  with  reasonable  prospects  of  perch  and  pickerel,  while 
trout  are  found  in  the  streams—not,  however,  in  great  abundance 
except  where  they  are  preserve?.  Patchogue  does  not  boast  of 
its  bathing  facilities,  although  the  still- wnter  bathing  is  good  of 
its  kind.  It  is,  moreover,  a  pleasant  sail  across  to  Fire  Island 
beach,  where  the  surf  rolls  in  as  superbly  as  at  Newport  or 
Long  Branch,  and  bathers  can  be  knocked  over  and  rolled  about 
on  the  sand  in  the  most  approved  style.  The  climate  is  healthful 
beyond  all  cavil,  and  the  inhabitants  even  go  so  far  as  to  claim 
that  neither  mosquitoes  nor  fever-and-ague  are  indigenou.s.  The 
hotels  charge  $10  to  $13  per  week,  and  are  quite  good.  There  are 
several  boarding-houses,  where  prices  range  from  $7  to  $10  per 
week. 

BELIPORT,  Suffolk  Co ,  N-  Y  . 
situated  on  Heliport  Bay,  forms  the  eastern  end  of  the  great 
South  Bay.  Stages  run  twice  a  day  to  and  from  Patchoguo, 
four  miles  distant,  and  from  the  station  on  the  main  Long  Island 
Railroad.  Bellport  Station,  on  the  Long  Island  Railroad,  is  only 
four  miles  distant,  and  stages  connect  with  the  regular  trains. 
Of  boarding-houses  there  are  nearly  a  score,  with  moderate 
:  iharges.  Bathing,  fishing,  gunning,  and  driving  are  to  be  had 
\  or  love  or  money,  as  the  case  may  be  ;  and  boating,  with  its 
accompanying  joys  of  blue-fish  in  the  bay,  and  surf-bathing  on 
the  ocean  beach,  are  among  the  regular  amusements. 


I 


fiKASlDK  llESOn TS. 


THE  OLEN  COVE  BRANCH. 
At  Mineola  a  biaach  leaves  the  main  line  for  I.ooust  Valley  and 
intermediate  stations.  The  ttrst  waterside  station  readied  is 
Koslyu,  twenty-three  and  a  half  miles  l)y  rail  from  New  York  ; 
also  reached  by  the  steamboat  Sewaiihahi,  from  Pier  24,  East 
River,  at-l  P.M.  daily,  Sundays  excepted,  touching  both  ways  at 
;j:Jd  St.  Returning,  the  boat  leaves  Roslyn  at  7.;t0  A.M.  The 
hotels  are  ihe  IWyn,  Oreluird  Uou^e,  McchniiM  Hotel,  and 
Mansion  Home.  Board,  $10  a  week  and  upward.  A  literary 
circle,  of  which  the  venerable  William  Cullen  Bryant  was  the 
founder,  has  long  hail  its  summer  headiiuarters  in  this  vicinity. 
The  village  is  at  the  head  of  Hempstead  Harbor,  a  deep  indentation 
of  Long  Island  Sound. 

GlenJimd  is  the  utation  for  Sea  Cliff,  a  charming  resort  on  a 
headland  overlooking  the  mouth  of  Hempstead  Harbor  and  the 
sound.  Here  various  camp-meetings  are  held  during  the  summer 
months,  and  many  cottages  are  occupied  by  regular  summer 
sojourners.  The  .S«t  Cliff  Ho im  is  a  fine  large  hotel,  conducted 
on  the  European  plan.  The  Methodist  Episcoi.al  Church  of  New 
York  City  has  a  "  Home  "  for  its  aged  and  infirm  members,  and 
there  is  a  large  and  commodious  ' '  tabernacle,' '  where  religious  ser- 
vices are  conducted.  There  is  a  daily  boat,  the  Hewanhaka,  to  and 
from  New  York,  leaving  Pier  24,  B.  R. ,  at  4  P.  M. ,  and  returning  at 
7.15  A.M.  Glen  Cove  is  two  miles  beyond.  The  PavUiim.  Hotel  is 
a  large  and  well-kept  house  on  the  point  west  of  the  village.  It  is 
easiest  reached  by  boat.  Locust  Valley,  the  termiims  of  the  road, 
ha.s  many  good  boarding-houses,  but  no  large  hotel.  All  the 
stations  of  this  road  have  seven  trains  a  day  to  and  from  New 

York. 

The  NoRTiirouT,  Smithtown,  and  Pout  Jeffeubon  Branch 
diverges  from  the  main  line  at  Hicksville.  Syomet,  the  first  station, 
is  the  pomt  of  departure  for  Oyxter  Bay  (Nassau  House),  a  water- 
ing-place on  one  of  the  many  indentations  of  the  North  Shore. 
A  line  of  stages  runs  from  the  station.  The  drives  in  this  vicinity 
are  delightful,  and  the  boating  facilities  are  abundant.  Tlie 
Sewanhaka  Yacht  Club  makes  this  harbor  its  headquarters.  GuM 
.l,rin(j  Harbor  (Hotels— L«Mre«o/i  HaU,  Glenndu  C«Me,  Forest 
Lawn  Hotel).     This  resort  is  charmingly  situated  on  bold  wooded 

'JO 


rs. 

lNCH. 

Hi  for  I<ooust  Valley  and 
■side  station  ruaolied  is 
Y  rail  from  Now  York  ; 
ka,  from  Pier  24,  East. 
I,  touching  both  ways  at 
ilyn  at  T.itO  A.M.  The 
Mechlin M  Hotel,  and 
id  upward.  A  literary 
Cullen  Bryant  was  the 
jiiarters  in  this  vicinity, 
arbor,  a  deep  indentation 

a  charming  resort  on  a 
pstead  Harbor  and  the 
held  during  the  summer 
ied  liy  regular  suninier 
e  large  hotel,  conducted 
ipiscopal  Chvirch  of  New 
.ud  inflrra  members,  and 
icle,"  where  religious  scr- 
it,  the  Sewaiifuka,  to  and 
1 4  P.  M. ,  and  returning  at 
id.    The  PavHion  Hotel  is 

west  of  the  village.  It  is 
the  terminus  of  the  road, 
10  large  hotel.  All  the 
n  day  to  and  from  New 

»OnT  JEFFEU80N  BRANCH 

,  Si/oHnet,  the  first  station, 
'  (Nassau  House),  awater- 
tions  of  the  North  Shore. 
The  drives  in  this  vicinity 
ties  are  abundant.  Tlie 
or  its  headquarters.  GoU 
lU,  Oleiiadu,  C'"Mle,  Forest 
y  situated  on  bold  wooded 


Lom/  isr.AM). 

hills.  who80  slopes  command  views  of  the  noi;rlib  >ring  wators, 
and  are  dotted  with  pleaHanfc  homes  of  Kummer  residents.  A 
Htiviim  falls  into  the  head  of  the  harbor,  which  is  the  outlet  of  o 
niimbor  of  beautiful  ponds.  The  vicinity  of  Syosset  Bay  is  ex- 
ceptionally beautiful,  broken  as  it  is  into  the  most  delightful 
variety  of  hill  and  dale,  wood,  meadow,  and  upland  pastures. 
Lloyd's  Neck,  which  forms  part  of  the  eastern  shore  of  the  bay, 
is  divided  and  nearly  separated  from  the  mainland,  or  rather 
island,  by  Lloyd's  Harbor,  an  arm  of  Huntington  Bay.  This  neck, 
which  was  formerly  known  as  Queen's  Village,  is  composed  of 
high  hills,  from  whose  summits  superb  views  of  the  sound  open 
in  all  directions.  Farm-houses  are  mo<lerately  abundant,  and 
some  of  them  are  opened,  during  the  season,  for  boarders.  Tho 
waters  of  the  bay  are  deep  enough  to  float  tho  largest  ships,  and  in 
former  times  were  used  as  anchorage  ground  by  whalemen  and 
merchantmen,  who  preferred  remaining  there  to  risking  the  then 
dreaded  passage  of  Hell  Gate. 

HUNTINGTON  BAY. 

What  with  Lloyd's,  Huntington,  and  Northport  Harbors,  and 
sundry  necks,  coves,  and  beaches,  the  high-water  mark  of  Hunt- 
ington Bay  is  quite  as  eccentric  as  that  of  Syosset,  and  either  of 
them  must  have  seriously  hindered  the  progress  of  the  coast 
survey.  It  divides  into  four  considerable  harbors,  to  wit,  Lloyd's, 
Huntington,  Centreport,  and  Northport.  On  the  shores  of  the 
three  last  are  villages  named  from  their  respective  bays. 

HUNTINGTON,  Suffolk  Co.,  N.  Y. 
34i  miles  from  Nem  York. 
HOTKLS— Suffolk,  Huntington  House. 
Tho  railroad  station  is  about  a  mile  from  the  village  of  Hunt- 
ington, which  is  situated  on  a  bay  of  the  same  name.     Tho  J.  B. 
Schuyler  leaves  Pier  16,  B.  R.,  daily  at  3.4,5  P.  M.  for  a  Landing 
connected  by  stage  with  the  village.     Northport  is  a  beautiful 
village,  nearly  a  mile  from  the  railroad  station.     It  is  charmingly 
situated  on  a  land-locked  harbor,  around  which  are  green  and 
well-wooded  hills.     One  can  hardly  fancy  a  pleasanter  place  than 
the  shores  of  this  quiet  harbor  for  a  summer  retreat.    There  ara 

07 


SEX-filVK  RESORTS. 

two  hotels,  the  .V./77<y«;rJ  Home  mA  the  Fint  N.ithnal  IL.tel. 
Thp  hiirbor  will  admit  ven-iels  drawing  fifteen  foet  ot  water.     Hio 
suvrounding  coun^-y  ispleaHantly  broken  into  hill  and  dale,  afford- 
ing  pretty  and  unexpecte.l  outlooks  over   the  bound,   and  the 
shores  of  the  harbor  are  admirably  suited  for  building  sites.      The 
climate  is  very  healthful.    8t.  Johnland  (44  miles  from  New  \  ork), 
owes  its  foundation  to  the  benevolent   phuis  of  th«  late  1  ev.  J)r. 
Muhlenberg,  for  the  benefit  of  destitute  children  and  old  men. 
It  has  met  with   well-deserved  success,     tinulhtmmi,  M   M^, 
and  the  other  stations  on  this  branch  of  the  Long  Island  Umlroad 
are   for  the  most  part,  some  distance  from  the  coast,  but  the  sur- 
roundings are  delightful,  and  excellent  board  may  bo  obtamed  m 
„,any  of  the  quiet  farm-h.mses  m  the  vicinity.     The  dnves  are 
exceptionally  pleasant.     Port  Jeffevmi  (Suffolk  Co.     NY.  ..« 
miles  from  New  York).     Here  ends  the  branch  road  which  we 
have  been  following.     H.,TEi.8-7V*r/M.'m«  U'X'^e.  PoH  Jeffemm 
n„U'   S,nUh  Hotel.      The  town  is  pleasantly  situated  on  an  ex- 
cellent harbor,  and  is  a  centre  of  considerable  industry,  mcludmg 
several  ship  yards.  . 

Thf  Sag  Harbor  Branch  diverges  from  the  mam  line  of  the 
Long  Island  Uailroad  at  Manor  Station  («5  miles  from  New  York), 
and  soon  reaches  Wed  Morkhes,  the  stage  station  for 

CENTBE  MOBICHES.  Suffolk  Co.,  N.Y- 
60  miles  from  New  York. 
The  name  Moricliss  is  of  Indian  origin,  but  its  signiflcation  is 
not  positively  known.     Of  the  three  villages.  Centre,  East    and 
West  Moriches,  the  first  named  is  the  most  important.     It  is  a 
pleasant  place,  lying  a  mile  from  the  East  Bay.  which  is  a  com- 
paratively narrow  continuation  of  the  Great  South  Bay.     Hero 
still-water  bathing  may  be  indulged  in  to  any  extent,  while  on 
the  outer  beach  are  bathing-houses  and  the  usual  accommodations 
for  enjoying  the  magnificent  surf.     As  the  villagers  c.mnt  upon 
about  a  thousand  visitors  during  the  summer,  the  provisions  f..r 
crossin-  to  the  outer  beach  are  ample,  and  abundantly  patronized. 
Sportsmen,  whether  they  are  disciples  of  the  rod  or  gnu,  find 
plenty  of  game,  in  the  way  of  blue-flsh,   bass,   black-fish,  perch, 
trout,   snipe,  wUd  duck,   etc.,  whUe  those  who   are  not  above 

98 


1 


w. 

First  Niitumnl  Hotel 
leu  foet  of  wiiter.  Tlio 
ito  hil)  und  dale,  afford- 
r  the  Sound,  and  the 
for  Ijiiildiug  situs.  The 
,  miles  from  New  York), 
iu8  of  tli«  late  Uev.  Dr. 

children  and  old  men. 

Siailhtoien,  St.  Jame^, 
he  Lent?  Island  Uailroad 
n  the  coast,  but  the  sur- 
Btttd  may  be  obtained  in 
cinity.     The  drives  are 

Suffolk  Co.,  N.  Y.,  58 

branch  road  whioli  wo 
id  House,  Port  Jefferson 
iantly  situated  on  an  ex- 
rable  industry,  including 

rem  the  main  line  of  the 
5  miles  from  New  York), 
;e  station  for 

Ik  Co.,  N.Y. 

'fork. 

a.,  but  its  signification  is 

ilages.  Centre,  East,  and 

most  important.     It  is  a 

ist  Bay,  which  is  a  coni- 

Jreat  South  Bay.     Hero 

to  any  extent,  while  on 
the  usual  accommodations 

the  villagers  count  upon 
mmer,  the  provisions  for 
nd  abundantly  patronized. 
\  of  the  rod  or  gun,  find 
,  bass,  black-fish,  perch, 
,ho8e  who   are  not  above 


LONn   rSLAND. 

crabbing  may  catch  the  hard  and  soft  varieties  of  that  esculent 
crustacean  in  unlimited  n\uiibers,  and  have,  probably,  more  down- 
ri'^'ht   fun  than  the    more  professional  sportsmen.      Speonk   (72 
miles  from  New  York),  is  a  pleasant  farming  village,  with  the 
liitilnith  Jfoiixe  for   its  principal  hotel,    and  a   number    of   good 
boarding-house.s.     It  is  within  easy  distance  of  the   bay,  where 
boats   are  always  in  readiness  to    go  over  to   the   ocean  beach. 
Westhampton  is  near  the  water,  with  abundant  boarding-houses 
and  many  regular  residents  for  the  summer,  among  whom  is  ex- 
Gov.  John  A.  Dix.     At  Q'logae,  Fire  Tslani  Beach,  tlie  long,  n  .r- 
row.  barren  strip  of  sand  which  forms  the  southern  boundary  of 
South  and  Eiwt  Bays  makes  its  first  and  only  connection  with 
the  mainland,  and  termin.ates  the  stretch  of  the  Great  South  Bay 
1  its  branches.      This  connection  of  the  outer  beach  with  the 
mainland  is  but  n  few  hundred  yards  wide,  when  the  beach  re- 
sumes the  cliaracter  of  a  narrow  bank,  separating  bay  and  ocean. 
Quoguo  is  on  the  neck  of  land  of  the  same  name  which  separates 
Quantuc  and  Shinnecock  Bays.     Being  thus  surrounded  on  three 
sides  by  water,  and  having  the  advantages  of  still  and  surf-bath- 
ing, it  is,  of  course,  well  adapted  to  become  a  watering-i)lace,  and 
is  visited  as  such.     It  has  several  large  boarding-houses,  which 
can  accommodate  a  considerable  number  of  visitors.     PaiKpiogue 
light-house  is  130  feet  high,   and  is   furnished  with  an  excellent 
lens  apparatus.     Its  light  can  be  seen  twenty  miles  at  sea.     At- 
Inntir.cWe  {HiJMy  House),    Good    Oroniul    and    Ponqiioqne,  and 
Canoe  Plaee,  are  little  villages  on  inlets  of  Shinnecock  Bay,  whicli, 
at  the  last  named  point,   is  separated   from  Peconic  Bay  by  an 
isthmus  a  mile  wide.    It  is  famous  for  its  clams,  which  are  known 
as  Canoe  Place  clams,  and  are  so  much  sought  for  by  New  York 
dealers,  that  it  ia  easier  to  procure  them  at  Fulton  Market  than 
at  Canoe  Place.     At  Shinnecock,  on  the  east  side  of  the  bay.  is 
the  settlement  of  the  Shinneock  Ini'ians,  once  a  powerful  tribe, 
but  now  reduced  to  a  sm;i  I  number.     They  have   lost  their  own 
language,  and  speak  English  entirely.     The  young  men  go  to  sea 
as  sailors,  mostly  on  whaling  voyages,  and  the  girls  are  many  of 
them    servants   in   white   families  in    the    neighborhood.       The 
men,  as  they  outgrow  the  wandering  propensities  of  youth,   en- 
gage in  fishing  and  in  agricultural  pursuits.      All  are  exempt 

yit 


SKA-SIDE  nKsoiirs. 
from  taxation,  and  have  various  privileges  not  accorded  to  the 

'^^^^^-  SOUTHAMPTON,  Suffolk  Co.,  K-  Y. 

00  mileifrom  New  York. 
Still  and  surf  bathing,  pleasant  drives,   blue-flsh,   bass,  and 
gunning  in  the  season,  are  among  the  attractions  of  Southampton, 
which  is,  in  it«elf,  a  pleasant  viUage,  with  accommodations  for 
boarders  which  are  always  full.     WatervMIs,  three  miles  farther 
east  has  accommodations  for  about  a  hundred  boarders,  m  differ- 
ent houses      BmlgeJuwiptoa  (90  miles  from  New  York)  has  a  long 
list  of  boarding-houses,  a  good  public  library,  Presbyterian  and 
Methodist  churches,  and  the  usual  aquatic  attractions  of  Long 
Island  towns,  with  the  addition  of  a  large  fresh-water  pond.    This 
is  one   of  the  points  of  stage  connection  with  East  Hampton. 
The  Hamptons,  East  and  South,  together  make  up  the  romantic 
peninsuU  of  Montauk.     Ever  since  the  settlement  of  the  country 
in  \m  and  until  the  building  of  the  Sag  Harbor  Branch  Railroad, 
this  region  has  preserved  much  of  its  pninitive  simplicity,  but  the 
towns  along  that  road  have  now  put  on  a  somewhat  modem  dress, 
and  bid  adieu  to  the  reposeful  character  which  has  so  long  been 
one  of  their  chief  attractions.     East  Hampton,  however,  retams 
its  individuality  in  a  good  degree,  although  the  scream  of  the 
locomotive  does  sometimes  reach  the  ears  of  its  inhabitants  from 
the  westwartl ;  and  the  customs  of  two  hundred  and  twenty  odd 
years  are  annually  modified  more  and  more  by  intercourse  with 
summer  visitors.     Nevertheless,  the  viUage  has  not  yielded  to 
the  march  of  "improvement"  to  a  noticeable  degree;  and,  much 
as  we  prize  the  civilizing  agencies  of  the  day,  we  cannot  but  hope 
that  East  Hampton  village,  and  the  tract  which  lies  between  it 
and  Montauk  Point,  wUl  never  be  brought  into  much  easier  com- 
munication with  the  rest  of  the  world  than  exists  at  present. 
The  village  was  settled,  at  the  above-mentioned  date,  by  a  party 
from  Maidstone,  England,  who  showed  their  wisdom  by  laying 
out  the  village  street  300  feet  wide,  and  building  on  both  sides 
thereof      As  the  street  was  surveyed,  so  it  remains  ;  and  churches, 
windmills    and  house.',  look  as  if  they  might  be  the  ones  which 
were  at  first  erected.     The  first  church  was  built  in  1052,  but 
was  enlarged  in  1073  and  \m.     In  1717  it  wa*  pulled  down,  and 

100 


',S. 

i  not  accorded  to  the 

i.,  K.  Y. 
rk. 

s,   blue-flsh,   bass,  and 
Btions  of  Southampton, 
,h  accommodations  for 
Hh,  three  miles  farther 
dred  boarders,  in  differ- 
Ti  New  York)  has  a  long 
)rary,  Presbyterian  and 
bic  attractions  of  Long 
fresh-water  pond.    This 
n  with  East  Hampton. 
r  make  up  the  romantic 
ittlemeut  of  the  country 
Eiarbor  Branch  Railroad, 
litive  simplicity,  but  the 
somewhat  modem  dress, 
which  has  so  long  been 
mpton,  however,  retains 
ouffh  the  scream  of  the 
B  of  its  inhabitants  from 
hundred  and  twenty  odd 
lore  by  intercourse  with 
age  has  not  yielded  to 
iable  degree ;  and,  much 
day,  we  cannot  but  hope 
ct  which  lies  between  it 
ht  into  much  easier  com- 

than  exists  at  present, 
jntioned  date,  by  a  party 

their  wisdom  by  laying 
d  building  on  both  aides 
.t  remains  ;  and  churches, 
night  be  the  ones  which 
h  was  built  in  1652,  but 
?  it  was  pulled  down,  and 


LOXn  TSLAXD. 

rebuilt  on  an  enlarged  plan,  an(4  aftor  being  suffored  to  rest  105 
y(.ars,  was   remodeled  in   1H23.     Many  of  the  old  timbers  worn 
used  in  the  frame,  and  its  present  appearance,  without  and  witliin, 
is  Huificiently  auti(iue.     For  a   hundred  and  fifty  years  one  iron 
vane  did  duty  on  the  spire  of  the  church,  bearing  the  dat««  10  111 
and  1717,  I'Jt  was  at  last  sold  to  an  antiquarian.     From  the  - 
church  belfry  a  superb  view  of  the  country,  of  the  ocean,  and  of 
Naepague  beach  may  be  obtained.     Of  the  several  clergymen  who 
have  watched  over  the  congregation  at  East  Hampton,  we  have 
ouly  space  to  mention  Dr.  Lyman  Boecher,  whose  powerful  mind 
had  80  strong  an  inlluence  on  New  England  theology,  and  whose 
children  have  made  the  family  name  familiar  to  all  the  English- 
speaking  world,  and,  in  a  good  degree,  to  the  rest  of  Christendom. 
It  was  in  consequence  of  his  love  for  trees  that  the  street  was 
planted  with  the  elms  which  now  add  so  much  to  its  beauty. 
John  Howard  Payne,  the  author  of  "  Home,  Sweet  Home,"  lived 
and  died  in  this  quiet  place.     The  modern  hotel  is  as  yet  unknown 
in  the  village,  but  nearly  all  the  families  receive  boarders  during 
the  summer,  at  $8  to  $12  per  week.     Stages  run  daily  to  Bridge- 
hampton  and  Sag  Harbor.     In  conclu.  )n,  let  us  say  that  Eiisb 
Hampton  is  no  place  for  those  whoso  hearts  are  in  this  world  of 
fashion,  and  who  cannot  enjoy  a  meal  unless  it  is  served  in  several 
courses  and  with  due  circumstance.     Happy,  however,  aie  tlmse 
who  can  without  regret  turn  their  backs  upon  Newport  and  Long 
Branch,  and  luxuriate  on  East  Hampton  air,  and  diet  at  an  East 
Hampton  household. 

Montauk  Point  lies  about  eighteen  mUes  east  of  Hampton,  "  as 
the  crow  flies."  but  considerably  farther  by  the  road.  Probably 
this  road  is  the  finest  sea-side  drive  on  the  Atlantic  coast  (we  refer 
to  ite  natural  features  and  not  to  any  superiority  in  the- roadway). 
The  "Point"  is  lonely  and  romantic  enough  to  excite  enthusi- 
asm in  the  breast  of  a  Wall  street  stock  gambler,  and  few  who 
have  any  appreciation  of  nature  can  forget  the  moment  when, 
approaching  the  edge  of  the  promontory,  they  looked  down  on 
the  mighty  surf  which  forever  thunders  at  its  base.  The  hght- 
keeper's  house  is  the  only  one  near  the  Point,  and  it  is  not  safe 
to  count  upon  hia  limited  accommodations  for  board  and  lodging. 
Camping  out  or  a  return  to  the  settlemeuts  are  the  only  resources, 

101 


SEA-.SU)!-:  /,'KSORTS. 

and  many  are  the  picnic  parties  which,  entranced  by  the  Hcene, 
liave  lint'ered  at  MdiUauk  until ^urlcneHs  uuulo  the  drive  borne 
one  of  doubt,  ii  not  of  danger. 

SAO  HABBOB,  Southampton,  Saffolk  Co.,  N-  Y. 
07  viilei  from  iVwc   York.     aorEiM—Nniimu   and  Ammcan. 

Situated  at  the  head  of  a  noble  bay.  Hag  Harbor  has  Bince  early 
times  been  one  of  the  chief  towns  of  Long  Island.     During  its  early 
history,  the  town  owed  its  prosperity  to  the  whale  fisliery,  which 
was  ot  that  time  carried  on  by  means  of  whale-boats  which  i)ut 
out  from  shore  on  the  appearance  of  the  whales,  or  at  most  watched 
for  them  in   the  offlng.     This  soi>.  co  of  prosperity  of  course  dis- 
appeared with  the  whales,  and  for  many  years  the  population 
barely  held  its  own.     Now,  however,  it  may  fnirly  lot)k  forward 
to  greater  prosperity.     The  town  wasfirstsettled  in  17;iO.     During 
the  Revolution  it  was  from  time  to  time  occupied  by  the  British 
in  considerable  force.    In  May,  1777,  General  Parsons,  then  having 
a  command  in  Connecticut,  sent  out  an  exi)edition  composed  of 
234  men,  under  the  command  of  Lieut.  Col.   Meigs.     The  party 
crossed  the  Sound  in  thirteen  whale-boats,  laudi^d  at  SoiUJiold 
and  carried  their  boats  over  into  I'oconic  Bay.     Fortiuiately  for 
the  success  of  the  enterprise,  a  large  i)art  of  the  British  force  )iad 
inarched  for  New  York  a  few  days  before,  but  a  garrison  still 
remained  to  guard  a  quantity  of  stores  at  Sag  Harbor.     Thither 
Lieut.  Col.  Meigs  went  with  his  detachment,  arrived  at  two  o'clock 
in  the  morning,  surprised  the  guard,  had  a  brisk  fight,  captured 
ninety  prisoners,  and  after  destroying  a  quantity  of  shipping  and 
stores,  started  on  their  return,  reaching  Guilford  at  two  o'clock 
P.M.,  having  been  absent  only  twenty-five  hours.     In  that  time 
the  troops  traversed  ninety  miles  by  land  and  water,  and  accom- 
plished the  object  of  the  expedition  with  entire  success.    Congress 
voted  a  sword  to  Lieut. -Col.  Meigs,  and  some  of  his  subonlinates 
were  promoted  for  their  good  behavior  and  gallantry.     A  British 
fleet  was  stationed  in  Ganliner's  Bay  during  the  war  of  1812,  and 
at  one  time  dispatched  a  "cutting  out'"  expedition  by  night  to 
Sag  Harbor.     The  garrison  of  militiamen  which  was  there  at  the 
time  succeeded,  however,  in  rejielling  the  attack,  and  but  little 


rs. 

intrancod  by  the  Hcene, 
i  iiiailo  the  drive  home 


ffolk  Co.,  N.  y. 

Tdn.inu   and  American. 

g  Harbor  has  Hiuce  early 
[slaiid.     During  its  early 
,he  whale  fisliery,  which 
t  whale-boats  which  put 
lales,  or  at  most  watched 
prosperity  of  course  dis- 
,ny  years  the  population 
inny  fnirly  lot)k  forward 
,  settled  in  17;iO.     During 
occupied  by  the  British 
3ral  Parsons,  then  having 
exi)edition  composed  of 
Col.   Meigs.     The  party 
lats,   landed  at  Southold 
c  Bay.     Fortiuiately  for 
;  of  the  British  force  )iad 
fore,  but  a  garrison  still 
at  Sag  Harbor.     Thither 
!nt,  arrived  at  two  o'clock 
1  a  brisk  fight,  captured 
quantity  of  shipping  and 
■r  Guilford  at  two  o'clock 
five  hours.     In  that  time 
id  and  water,  and  aecom- 
entire  success.    Congress 
some  of  his  subordinates 
and  gallantry.     A  British 
ring  the  war  of  1812,  and 
'■  expedition  by  night  to 
en  which  was  there  at  the 
he  attack,  and  but  little 


f.nxa  /sr.A.vn. 

damage  was  do'in.     Tliere  are,  btisides  the  hotels  named,  numer- 
ous boarding-houses.    Tlie  town  is  very  attractive  ami  pictiinwiuo. 
I'fcoinc.  /liti/  is  nearly  twenty  miles  long  in  its  greatest  length, 
and  live  miles  broad.     'J'iiis  completely  hind  locked  sheet  of  water 
is  divided  liy  Robbins'  Island  into  (ireat  and  Little  I'econic  Kays, 
the  former  b;3ing  th(!  inner  of  the  two,  and  the   latt-er  being  sepa- 
rated  from    Gardiner's    Bay   and    the   ocean    by  Shelter    Island. 
New  Siiffol/c  is  the  only  place  on  the  bay  proper  which  can  be 
proi)erly  classed  as  a  sea-side  resort      There  is  a  hotel  hero,  and 
the  bathing  and  fishing  are  good.     JiiiiifKpurt  is  a  neat  cluster  of 
exceedingly  comfortable  houses,  among  which  are  th<!  Miainixjiic, 
JiiljiMe  and  l^uiiiu/Hiile  Jloiixrs.     Both  these  villages  are  on  the 
northern  shore  of  Pecoiiic  Bay,  and  are  easily   ri^ached    by    the 
Long  Island  Uailro.-ui.     The  southern  shore  is  almost  yininhabited, 
and  wild  deer  still  roam  through  the  foresls  in  the  vicinity.     'I'ho 
Peconic  River  falls  into  this  bay,  and  at  its  mouth  is  the  thriving 
village   of  liuerfirai!,  seventy-three  mil<!S  from  New   York.     It.s 
hotels,  the  (Irijlit/i  IIoiikp.  Lomj  hUind  J/oii.tc.  and  Niiffotk  lIoM, 
can  lodge  a  mo<lerate  number  of  guests.     Riverliead  is  the  county 
town.     It  has  six  churches  and  good  schools,  and  would  merit  ii 
longer  notice  if  it  were  only  at  the  sea-side.     The  surf  at  tjuogue 
is   unfortunately  eight   miles  distant,   while  even  Long  Island 
Sound  and  Peconic  Bay  are  respectively  four  and  three  miles  away. 
However,  .is  a  local  historian  intimates,    "They   arc    all   easily 
reached  and  furnish  good  bathing."     He  might  have  added  that 
several  livery  stables  are  to  be  found  in  the  village. 

QEEENPORT,  Southold,  Suffolk  Co.,  N.  Y. 

O.")  mili\i  from  New  York,  by  Long  hUind  Uidlvoad. 
IhYTm.^— Clark  lloim,  Peconic  Hotel,  Wynndank  Jlouse,  Burr 
Houne,  WiU  llmtM. 
Greenport  is  the  eastern  terminus  of  the  Long  Island  Railroad. 
It  is  charmingly  situated  just  between  Gardiner's  Bay  and  Peconic 
Bay.  Shelter  Island,  with  its  wooded  heights,  is  directly  opposite 
the  town,  and  the  harbor,  or,  more  properly,  roadstead,  could 
readily  furnish  anchorage  for  the  combined  navies  of  the  world 
This  harbor  i.s,  in  fact,  one  of  the  ttn(>st  on  the  whole  Atlautio 
coast,  and  is  entered  by  an  ample  channel  free  from  rocks  and 

103 


HKA-SWK  liKSOltTS. 

HhonlH.  wA  Ihrongh  which  the  Great  EoHtorn  mi^'ht  run  at  full 

H, a   without  ri»k  of  KrouudiuK.     Formrrly   Orienport   wiu.  a 

liUHy  whalii.K  IM.rt,  Mv\  mmt  ..nt  .luito  a  Iftr^e  tonnoKO  of  shipM. 
Tho  (l.-.mno  of  thiH  trail.,,  your«  ago,  .l.i.rivea  the  town  of  ou«  o 
it«  principal  Houro.m  of  buHiuesH  ;  Imt  it  Hccns  to  havo  rrc..v.-rr,l 
from  the  Rho<-k,  a.i.l  iu.w  proHOi.tH  »«  thriving  an.l   proH,..-rouH  an 
aHpcct  .iH  ever.     Thr  Long  Wand  ttftilron.l  han,  of  courHn.  been  a 
chief  promoter  of  thi«  Htate  of  things;   and  in  bringing  trade  and 
viHitorH,  ond  con«oquently  wealth  to  (Ireenport,  ha«  l>eon  of  moHt 
efficient  service  to  tlio  publi.!  wdl-being.     A  very  considerable 
buHinesR  in  mruhnden  tithing  in  carried  on,  and  (pule  a  fleet  of 
Hchooners,  sloopH,  an.l  snm.,kH  may  be  Rcen  in  the  hftrb..r.     Steam 
voHWils  .)f  larg<-  Ri/.o  are  emi.l.>yed,  which  have  machinery  for  ex- 
tracting the  oil  on  b.>ar.l.    TheK.!  Btcamers  go  down  the  coast  at  the 
proper  He.vH.m,  and  f..llow  the  flsli  in  their  migration  northward. 
The  village  contains  variouH  churcliCH,  viz.,  l'rosl)yterian,  Congro- 
gntionul,  Meth.Klist.  Haptist,  Kpiscopalian,  and  Roman  Catholic. 
K.lucati<m  i«  provided  for  by  five  md.ools.  two  of  which  are  public 
and   tlir.H,   private.     A  neat  bri.ik  building  contains  a  well-con- 
ducted National  Rank,  which  pays  a  handsome  semi-annual  divi- 
dend     There  ar.,  shii-yardH,  an.l  several  sets  of  ways  tor  raising 
v.^HielH  out  of  wat.T.     On  the  business  stre.it  are  many  thriving 
stores,  and  ..ther  evidences  of  iu.lustry  and  trafllc.     The  situation 
of  the  village  rondel's  it  very  attractive  to  summer  tourists,  who 
every  y<,ar  throng  its  spare  rooms  and  fill  its  streets  with  gayety. 
Besides  the  New  Yorkers  and  others  who  have  summer  residencea 
here   numerous  boar.lers  find  excellent  accommodati.)n  in  the  vari- 
ous hotels  and  boarding-houses.     The  bathing  faciliti.-s  are  excel- 
lent the  water  being  peculiarly  pure  and  beautiful,  and  although 
gnnuine  surf-bathing  is  not  to  be  had  close  athand,  the  still- water 
bath  in-  is  as  good  as  can  be  desired.     The  sportsman  can  hnd 
good  fishing-grounds  for  all  salt-water  fish,  and  any  number  of 
excellent  boats,  or,  if  he  desir.,s  it.  yachts,  in  which  to  make  his 
excursions.     Good  goose  and  duck  shooting  may  be  had  :n  the 
proper  season.     Orieut  is  a  few  miles  ea.st  of  Gr.^enport,  and  haa 
u  fine  hotel -the  Orient  Point  HouHC-near  the  eastern  end  of  the 
island.     It  is  a  very  popular  r.>«..rt.     Th.i  steamer  Snmhine,  mak- 
ing tri-weekly  trips  between  Hartford,  Co.m.,  and  Sag  Harbor, 

im 


f'.S. 

itnrn  mit'ht  ran  at  full 
iirriy  Oriiiiiport  wsih  a 
liirjfe  toniingo  of  Bhipn. 
.vwl  tho  town  of  out)  of 
ineiriK  to  hiivo  rciiovcrrd 
viiiff  anil  |)r<iH))frouH  an 
il  hiiH,  of  coiiiRC.  been  a 
11(1  in  brintfiiiK  trndo  ami 
nport,  hii«  boon  of  niont 
;.  A  very  considerable 
on,  and  (luile  a  Hoot  of 
n  in  the  harbor.     Steam 

have  machinery  for  ex- 
I  (fo  down  tho  coant  at  the 
ir  migration  northward. 
E.,  I'rcsliyterian,  Congro- 
II,  and  Homiin  Catholic. 

two  of  whidi  are  public 
ing  contains  a  well-con- 
l«ome  8enii-iiunual  divi- 
l  sotH  of  ways  for  raising 
itrect  are  many  thriving 
id  trallic.  TIus  Hitnation 
to  Hummor  tourists,  who 
1  itH  streets  with  gayety. 
)  have  summer  residencea 
jcommodation  in  the  vari- 
ithing  facilities  are  cxcel- 
1  beautiful,  and  although 
iseathand,  the  still-water 

The  sportsman  can  find 

fish,  and  any  number  of 
lits,  in  which  to  make  his 
oting  may  be  had  in  the 
istof  Orcenport,  and  has 
ear  the  eastern  end  of  the 
(!  steamer  ,Siuiiihine,  mak- 

Coan.,  and  Sag  Harbor, 


touchpti  at  Oreenport  ond  New  London.  She  loaves  Hartford  on 
Tuesdays.  Thursdays,  and  Saturdays;  and  Sag  Harbor  on  Mon- 
days, Wednesdays,  and  Fridays.  She  is  a  sn.all,  but  comforta\,lo 
and  well-managed  boat. 

SHELTER  ISLAND,  Suffolk  Co,.  N.  T. 
This  beautiful  and  popular  resort  is  cimnected  with  Qreenport 
by  steam  and  sail  boat  ferries,  which  alfonl  constant  means  of 
communicaUou.     It  is  about  four  niiles  long  and  one  mile  wide, 
covered  with  lofty  and  well-wooded  hills,  an.l  surroundc.l  by  pluis- 
ant  waters  with  smooth  beaches  and   sheltered  coves.     It  lies  be- 
tween tho  two  points  into  which  Long  Island  divides  at  its  east.tm 
end      Facing  (Ireenport  are  the  two  places  of  resort,  tho  Maiihun- 
„U  Horn,  and  tho  rr,mi,eH  IIouhc.     Tho  ttrst  of  those   is  an  ele- 
gant  modern  hotel,  finished  with  all  the  p.^rfection  of  the  building 
art,  and  thronged  in  8un.mer  by  fashionable  visitors.     It  is  sur- 
rounded  by  shady  groves,  which  extend  almost  to  tho  beach  on  all 
sides.     The  Piosjuel  lloiw  is  a  less  pretentious  structure,  on  tlio 
grounds  of  the  Shelter  Ihland  Camp  Meeting  AsBo.natiou.     It  is 
the  centre  of  a  large  number  of  cottages,  which  can  be  rente.lfor 
the  8eas<m.    A  high  hill  near  by  is  crowned  by  a  lofty  observatory, 
whence  a  superb  view  of  tho  surrounding  water-,  may  be  obtained 
Altogether  Shelter  Island  alfords  a  combination  of  attractions  such 
as  is  seldom  found  in  a  single  neighborhood. 

1U5 


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0^ 


NHW   .IKUSKY. 


The  NevTHink  IIiKhland«.  ou  tli«  nhoro  of  Ilarilan  Hay,  nnd  in 
Hight  fn..n  Ih.  lUtK.ry,  ut  New  Y..rk.  arc  tlu,  l.iKlu  hI  .lovaMon. 
on  th.  Now  .I.THcy  .•««Ht,.  which  Ktr.t.hen  h<  uthu-ul  a  littio    o  the 
wcHt  for  about  a  h.m,He.l  an-l  twm.ty  nule«  to  Oa,,o  May,  th«n.o 
curving  Hharply  to  the  northwest  alouR  tho  "Lor.,,  of  Do  awan, 
Hay      Tho  ooast  iH,  tor  tl.o  inoHt  part,  low  or  limul  w.th  san.l-hillH, 
covert.1  in  Honu;  caM.H  with  a  Hcant  v.^Botation  an.l  «ha,l..l  hy  pinos 
an.l  .,v..rgrcon«.     Its  attractions  .consist  in  itH  ,nat'..ilic.^>t  l.oachcs, 
which  lino  the  .horo  a«  far  as  th.  .yo  ca.>  reach,  an.l  afTor.l  nnsur- 
pasHcl  facilitioH  for  hatlm.K.  .IrivinK,  snip.^  an.l  w.l.lf.-Nvl  shoot- 
i„H    un.l  certain  kinds  ..f  fishinjf.     Owing  to  the  nearness  of  Now 
y,.rk    and  the  nnnn^rous  v.msels  which  are  continually  boun.l  in 
or  out  of  that  port,  wrecks  are  counn.^n  alonj?  this  cast,  an.l  the 
United  States  Government  has  establishe.l  lif.M.oat  stat.nns  at 
cnvenient  intervals  along  the  sln.re.  and  bus  effectually  broken 
up  th.,  piratical  gangs  of  wreckers,  which  in  former  times  were 
only   too   glad   to   see   some   hell-lesa   craft   driving   am.mg  the 
breakers. 

THE  HIGHLANDS  OF  NEVEBBINK. 
The  bases  of  these  noble  hills  form  the  southern  shore  of  Uaritan 
Hay  and  from  their  summit  a  superb  view  oi,ens,  commanding 
the  bay  and  the  Narrows,  as  far  as  New  York,  and  including  a 
wide  sweep  of  land  and  ocean  in  every  direction.  Mount  MM 
the  highest  point,  is  283  feet  above  tide- water.  These  highlands 
are  usually  the  first  laud  seen  from  inward-bound  vessels  ;  an.  in 
ol.l  times,  when  sailors  had  sometimes  to  work  to  sea  against  an 
adverse  wind,  they  were  so  long  in  losing  sight  of  the  Highlands, 
that  the  name  Neversiuk  was  fixed  on  them  forever.     The  two 

100 


r. 


0  of  Uarilan  Tlay,  nnd  in 
ro  thii  liitilu  Ht  (iluvuHoiiH 
M  Hdithand  ft  littlo  to  the 
iloN  to  Oiipo  May,  thonco 

tli(!  Hliortu  of  Dolawaro 
y  or  limnl  witli  saiiil-liillH, 
iition  and  shailnd  by  pim-'S 
II  itH  inagiiilintiiit  bnaches, 

1  reach,  and  afford  uiiH\ir- 
lipi:  and  wildfowl  Mlioot- 
,g  to  the  neanuws  of  Now 
are  continually  boniul  in 

alont,'  thin  coast,  and  tlio 
AiV'\  lifo-l)oat  Htatiiins  at 
nd  bus  eflcctually  broken 
ich  in  former  timew  were 
craft  driviiif,'  amontf  the 

EVEBBINK. 

I  southern  shore  of  Uaritan 
view  opens,  commanding 
jw  York,  and  including  a 
lirection.  Mount  Mitcht'l, 
)■  water.  These  highhuids 
ard-bound  vessels  ;  and  in 
,  to  work  to  sea  against  an 
ing  sight  of  the  Highlands, 
1  them  forever.     The  two 


iVWir   n'.liSF.Y. 

lightho.iseM  arc  about  on  hundrcl  f, .  '  apart,  tho  .o.ith.-m  oin 
being  u  revolving  ''•••""'"'  '-'''  "'  K""'^  bnllh.fi'-y,  vaiscd  •,•!>*  L'-t 
al.uvc  the.  water.  The  HigblandH  ar.i  bold  an.l  ru(,'(f-d  in  Ihc.r 
general  features;  rocks  alter.iating  with  charming  wo.«lhtn-i«, 
and  the  whole  bcautilied  by  art.  The  good  fishing  and  bathm- 
mid  the  romantic  scicnery.  make  Ibis  a  favorite  res.,rt.  The  Il.d 
Uank  boats,  bmving  I'ier  :\\  North  lliver,  at  irregular  hours, 
acconling  to  tide,  tou.rli  daily  at  Hie  lan.ling;  and  the  hotels  may 
bo  reaiihod  by  land  from  Ucd  Bank  and  its  vicinity. 

BED  BANK.  Monmouth  Co..  N  J 

'H)  )nili*J'roiii  Si  If  Yiiik. 
This  pretty  town  ii  on  the  Shrewsbury  River,  which  is  here 
Ihrcc.piarters  of  a   mile    across,   retaining   that   width   until   it 
roaches  the  ocean,      lied  Bank   is  the   head  .piatters  of  several 
yviht  clubs,  and  rogatt<is  take  pla<;e  every  y.mr,     Il.d   Hank  is 
reached  by  boat  and  rail,  (vV'  the  N.-////./'»  .V. '"  ./,r,v//  hmlr..,,,! 
from  Pier  a.-),  N'.  II. -time  two  and  a  half  h.mrs  ;  or  by  the  (.entral 
V   H  of  N.  J.,  live  trains  each  way  <laily— time  from  footof  I.llierty 
y'lre.'t    N.  Y  ,"  about  one  and  a  half  hours  :  or  by  boat  ria  Hhr.nvs- 
b,iiy  Ilivor.  three  and  a  nuarter  hours;  fare,  :!5  cents.     Stages 
onncct    Red  Uank  with   the   neighboring  villages,  all  of  which 
ftiu,  more  or  less,  [.laces  of  resort  during  the  summer. 

'  LONG  BRANCH,  Ocean,  Monmouth  Co.,  N.  J.. 

30  milcHfroni   New  York.     miK\M-T/u'   Klhrnm.    HV.s<  End, 

Iloirhmd,  l'.n-lU,m,  United  SUtUx,  Mansion,  Ocean,  Clureiulon, 

][(it<i,  liiinhton,  the  Kant  End,  and  others.- 

Long  Branch  is  the  victim  of  circumstances.  Once  it  was  an 
insignilieant  fishing  station,  with  a  populaticm  which  became  sus- 
piciously wealthy  after  the  too  frequent  wrecks  in  the  vicinity, 
and  anv  quantity  of  real  estate  at  a  nominal  valuation.  Its  liu-e 
hotels  are  now  annually  crowded  by  the  wealth,  beauty,  and 
fashion  of  the  metropolis,  and  even  of  the  continent,  while  thou- 
samh,  of  dollars  are  unhesitatingly  paid  for  a  fifty-toot  building 
lot.  This  magical  change  is.  as  all  the  world  knows,  due  to  a 
superb  surf. washed  beach  and  the  immediate  vicinity  of  iNow 
York  and   Philadelphia,    with   their  populous   suburb.s.      Long 

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SI-:.  I  -siDt:  JiEsoii  r.s. 

Branch  derives  its  name  from  the  largest  tributary  of  the  Shrews 
bury  River,  a  stream  which  runs  in  a  northerly  direction  through 
the  town.     The  beach,  around  which  centres  the  interest  of  every- 
body, is  truly  a  fine  one  for  bathing  and  promenading  purposes. 
Stiinding  on  the  "Bluff  "  the  white  and  gray  line  of  surf  and  sand 
viiniwh  in  dim  perspective  in  either  direction,  and  it  is  said  that 
few  watering-places  are  favored  with  bathing-grounds  so  free 
from  undertow,  and  in  every   respect  so  safe  and   enjoyable. 
"  The  Bluff"  is  a  sa-xdy  elevation  about  twenty  feet  high,  rising 
abruptly  above  the  beach,  its  level  top  forming  the  plateau  where- 
on the  hotels,  with  their  lawns  and  summer-houses,  stand,  over- 
looking the  wide  expanse  of  ocean.    This  bluff  extends  for  five 
miles  in  an  almost  unbroken  line,  and  the  so-called   "Beach 
Drive  "  extending,  and  pai'tially  complete,  a  distance  of  twenty 
miles  or  more,  commanding  a  view  of  the  sea  for  almost  the  entire 
distance  between  Port  Monmouth  and  Sqnan,  is  laid  out  for  the 
delectation  of  those  who  delight  in  holding  the  "ribbons"  and 
whip,  and  is  one  of  the  grandest  projects  among  modem  pleasure- 
drives.     The  fact  that  the  waves  driven  on  the  coast  during  the 
long  storms  of  winter  are  gradually  washing  away  this  bluff,  and 
slowly  but  surely  working  toward  the  line  of  hotels,  has  caused 
some  anxiety  to  the  owners  of  property,  and  has  set  the  wits  of 
interested  persons  at  work  to  devise  some  way  of  checking  these 
encroachments,  for  it  is  expensive  to  feed  the  oce  m  with  sand 
which  is  worth  some  thousands  of  dollars  per  acre.     It  seems, 
howevor,  to  be  impossible  to  prevent  this  erosion,    and  in  the 
course  of  years  it  is  quite  likely  that  the  hotel  proprietors  will  be 
compelled  to  move.    The  bathing  hour  is  indicated  by  the  hoist- 
ing of  a  white  flag  on  the  hotels,  when  the  tide  is  nearly  at  the 
full.     It  is  imperatively  necessary  that  where  some  thousands  of 
persons  are  bathing  at  once,  some  system  should  be  adopted,  and 
the  authorities  at  Long  Branch  have  arranged  matters  so  as  to 
insure  safety  as  far  as  possible.     During  bathing-hours  boats  are 
kept  just  outside  the  line  of  breakers,  to  assist  those  who  may 
get  mto  trouble ;  but  it  is  singular  how  few  accidents  happen 
wLen  the  tide  is  at,  the  proper  height  for  bathing.     Dresses  of  all 
colors  are  eti  n'f/le.  and  probably  the  scene  on  the  beach  at  the 
height  of  the  season  is  as  brilliant  as  anything  of  the  sort  in  the 

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:rs. 

,  tributary  of  the  Shrews 
ctherly  direction  through 
tres  the  interest  of  every- 
promenading  purposes, 
^ay  line  of  surf  and  sand 
ction,  and  it  is  said  tliat 
bathing-grounds  so  free 
so  safe  and   enjoyable. 
;  twenty  feet  high,  rising 
)rming  the  plateau  where- 
iracr-housos,  stand,  over- 
lis  bluff  extends  for  five 
d  the  so-called   "Beach 
ete,  a  distance  of  twenty 
e  sea  for  ahuost  the  entire 
5qnan,  is  laid  out  for  the 
Iding  the  "ribbons"  and 
8  among  modem  pleasure- 
n  on  the  coast  during  the 
ihing  away  this  bluff,  and 
line  of  hotels,  has  caused 
,  and  has  set  the  wits  of 
ne  way  of  checking  these 
'eed  the  ocem  with  sand 
lars  per  acre.     It  seems, 
this  erosion,    and  in  the 
e  hotel  proprietors  will  be 
r  is  indicated  by  the  hoist- 
the  tide  is  nearly  at  the 
where  some  thousands  of 
;m  should  be  adopted,  and 
arranged  matters  so  as  to 
ig  bathing-hours  boats  are 
,  to  assist  those  who  may 
low  few  accidents  happen 
or  bathing.     Dresses  of  all 
icene  on  the  beach  at  the 
mything  of  the  sort  in  the 


iVAMK  JKRSKY. 

world.     Whenever  the  surt  is  so  high  as  to  be  unsafe,  or  for  any 
other  reason  the  bathing-uiaster  dooH  not  consider  it  expedient  to 
hoist  the  Hag,  bafjers  go  in  at  their  own  risk.     There  is  )i()  local 
reason  why  Long  Branch  should  not  be  aw  healthy  as  every  one  in- 
terested in  the  hotels  claims  that  it  is.     There  are  no  swamps  in  the 
neighborhood  to  breed  malaria— tln!  salt  marshes  on  Shrewsbury 
River,  overflowed  by  every  high  tide,  being  the  nearest  approach 
thereto.     The  face  of  the  surrounding  country  is  undulating  and 
well  drained.     .\  few  of  the  primeval  forest-trees  remain  standing, 
but  most  of  the  trees  are  a  second  growth  of  hard  woods,  which 
are  usually  a  sign  of  a  healthful  region.     The  water  obtained  in 
digging  wells  along  the  bluff  contains  a  trace  of  iron,  lime,  mag- 
nesia, and  soda,  scarcely  perceptible  to  the  taste,  and  conducive 
to  health  rather  than  otherwise.     If  delicate  ladies  will  persist  in 
going  from  a  heated  ball-room  into  the  cool  night-breeze  on  the 
verandas,  without  even  throwing  a  shawl  over  their  shoulders, 
they  may  have  reason  to  complain  of  the  unhcalthfulness  of  the 
Branch  ;  but  for  those  who  exercise  a  moderate  degree  ot  prudence 
in  observing  the  simplest  laws  of  nature,  the  climate  is  wholly 
unobjectionable.     The  diseases  which  are  usually  relieved  by  the 
peculiar  air  and  influences  of  the  Branch  are  those  of  a  nervous 
character,  diseases  of  the  kidneys,  dyspepsia,   and  rheumatism. 
Without  claiming  exemption  from  the  ordinary  ills  of  life,  it  is 
evident  that  when  so  many  thousand  people  are  brought  together 
from  all  parts  of  the  country,  diseases  would  develop  if  there  was 
any  developing  power  in  the  air.     As  the  contrary  is  true,  we  may 
fairly  assume  that  the  Branch  is  a  healthful  place.     There  is  no 
lack  of  pleasant  walks  and  drives  in  the  vicinity.     The  beach  is 
available  more  especially  for  pedestrians  and  for  horseback  exer- 
cise but  the   "  Beach  Drive,"  so  called,  affords  ample  room  for 
carriages  of  all  descriptions,  and  the  roads  which  diverge  there- 
from lead  in  almost  all  cases  through  pleasant  villages  or  shady 
woods      Shrewsbury  is  the  oldest  village  in  the  neigliborhood,  its 
settlement  dating  back  to  about  1(304.     It  is  practically  a  part  of 
Red  Bank,  and  has  a  station  on  the  New  Jersey  Southern  R;iil- 
way.     Eatontoion,  five  miles  to  the  north,  and  connected  with  the 
Branch  by  a  good  turnpike  road,  is  at  the  junction  of  the  Port 
Monmouth  Spur  of  the  New  Jersey  Southern  Railroad.     It  is  a 

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UKA-SWE  RESOHTS. 

compact  village,  containing  many  handsome  housea.     Senbri'jM, 
where  Shrewsbury  Uivcr  is  crossed  by  a  bridge,  is  three  milen 
north.     There  are  a  number  of  pleanaut  cottages  in  its  immediate 
vicinity.     AthndkMlle,  or,  as  it  was  formerly  called,  Fvesh  Pond, 
is  the  northern  continuation  of  Long  Branch,  some  of  the  largo 
hotels  being  within  its  limits.     Most  of   the  permanent  residents 
coml>inc  lishing.  farming,  and  purveying  for  the  hotels  as  a  means 
of  support.     IHednnrc.  Ji.ii/,  owuig  to  the  facilities  which  it  affords 
for  boating  and  kindred  pursuits,  is  perhaps  the  most  popular  re- 
sort in  the  vicinity  of  the  Branch.     A  short  drive  or  walk  of  a 
mile  and  a  half,  either  by  the  Beach  Drive  and  Atlantic  Avenue, 
or  by  any  of  the  roads  leading  to  the  north  and  west,  will  brmg 
the  visitor  to  the  bay.     Boats  and  yachts  of  all  si/cs  are  pro<;ur- 
able  at  not  very  exorbitant  prices,  consid(;ring  the  vicinity  of  the 
Branch,    and  the   whole  of  South    Shrewsbury    River,    with   its 
numerous  inlets,  is  available  as  a  sailing  ground.      Wolf  HIU  and 
Dumbarton  lU'I  are  elevations  near  Ocean  Port,  whence  fine  views 
of  the  vicinity  may  be  obtained.    They  are  reached  by  way  of  the 
Long  Branch  and  Batontown  Turnpike. 

Deal  is  an  old  settlement,  about  five  miles  south  of  the  railway 
terminus  and  near  the  first  break  in  the  beach,  caused  by  the  out- 
let of  Great  PomJ.  The  "  Bluff "  disappears  here  and  the  grad- 
ually sloping  beach  is  capital  for  bathing  purposes.  Itathamiy  x 
and  AUeii'i,  houses  are  the  principal  resorts  for  visitors.  Shark 
Hirer  famous  for  its  oysters,  is  three  miles  beyond  Deal,  and  is 
reached  by  a  good  road  crossing  Great  Pond  and  leading  to  the 
river  where  there  are  two  or  three  hotels  which  make  oysters  a 
specialty  PiunHon  Neck  is  separated  from  Long  Branch  by  the 
South  Shewsbury  River.  The  drives  over  the  iVV*  Road 
through  Re.l  Bank  is  a  very  pleasant  moniing  ride ;  the  views  of 
the  river  and  bays  giving  variety  and  interest  for  the  entire  dis- 
tance Tinton  Falls  is  likewise  a  plea.sant  objective  point  for  a 
ride  It  is  a  romantic  spot  on  the  Eatontown  and  Cat's  Neck 
Turnpike  Th.'  sand  rock,  which  forms  the  falls,  is  of  consider- 
able geological  interest,  containing   organic   remains  in  a  good 

state  of  preservation.  _     „  ivt  n-  „, 

The  N  J  Southern  R.  R.  (boat  and  rail)  leaves  pier  8  N.  River, 

N   Y  ,  making  several  trips  daily  to  Sandy  Hook,  whence  trams 

UO 


TS. 

)me  housea.  Sedbn'f/hf, 
I  bridge,  is  three  niileH 
lottages  in  its  immediate 
erly  called,  Fresh  Pond, 
anch,  some  of  the  largo 
he  permanent  residents 
for  the  hotels  as  a  means 
facilities  which  it  affords 
ips  the  most  popular  re- 
lort  drive  or  walk  of  a 
ve  and  Atlantic  Avenue, 
rill  and  west,  will  bring 

of  all  sizes  are  proeur- 
liiring  the  vicinity  of  the 
wsbury   River,    with  its 

ground.  Wdf  JliU  and 
n  Port,  whence  fine  views 
ire  reached  by  way  of  the 

liles  south  of  the  railway 
beach,  caused  by  the  out- 
pears  here  and  the  grad- 
g  purposes.  Hathmmy* 
sorts  for  visitors.  Shark 
(liles  beyond  Deal,  and  is 
Pond  and  leading  to  the 
els  which  make  oysters  a 
i-om  Long  Branch  by  the 
■8  over  the  Neck  Roitd 
loniing  ride ;  the  views  of 
nterest  for  the  entire  dis- 
sant  objective  point  for  a 
itontown  and  Cat's  Neck 
s  the  falls,  is  of  consider- 
-ganic  remains  in  a  good 

•ail)  leaves  pier  8  N.  River, 
mdy  Ilook,  whence  trains 


XEW  JfWSET. 

convey  passengers  along  the  beach  to  Long  Branch  and  the  varl 
ous  intermediate  resorts  mentioned  above. 

We  havt!  thus  en\iinerated  a  portion  of  the  attractive  surround- 
ings which  add  to  the  popularity  of  thi.s  famous  watering-place, 
but  to  give  even  a  mere  list  of  the  private  residences,  the  bridle 
paths  through  the  pines,  the  streams  and  ponds,  and  the  various 
roads  which  intersect  this  thickly-peopled  district,  would  recjuire 
an  octavo,  instead  of  the  modest  duodecimo  which  the  reader 
holds. 

A8BVKT  FABK  AKD  OCEAK  OBOYE,  Monmoutli  Co.,  N.  J. 

3(1  miles  from  JfewYork.    Hotels— ?%«  Ocean,  The  t'olemaii,  The 

I'ilman,  etc. 

These  villages  of  tents,  cottages,  and  hotels,  bid  fair  to  rival 
the  largest  watering-places  of  their  kind  in  the  country.  Ocean 
Orove,  the  older,  is  separated  from  its  neighbor  Asbury  Park  by 
Wesley  Lake,  which  is  about  three-fourths  of  a  mile  long  and 
less  than  one  hundred  yards  in  width.  On  both  sides  of  the  lake 
are  lines  of  cottages,  while  over  its  surface  scores  of  boats  ply  to 
ferry  people  across  or  transport  them  up  and  down  between  the 
upper  part  of  the  village  and  the  bathing-houses  at  the  surf. 
Rules  made,  render  vice  and  intemperance  on  tlie  grounds  impossi- 
ble ;  and  to  promote  the  utmost  quiet  on  Sunday  or  during  hours 
of  worship  other  days,  are  strictly  enforced  in  Ocean  Grove.  The 
streets  and  avenues  here  were  originally  too  narrow,  and  the  lots 
too  small,  an  error  not  copied  by  the  projectors  of  Asbury  Park, 
which  is  laid  out  with  greater  liberality  and  with  an  idea  to 
future  expansion. 

Rooms  may  bo  had  with  or  without  board,  or  tents  may  be 
hired  and  housekeeping  practised  on  a  small  scale.  Indeed,  the 
problem  of  living  may  here  bo  solved  in  almost  all  ways  anrl  at 
conipar.atively  slight  expense.  Those  wishing  a  good  hotel  will 
find  the  Pitman  Tlouse  such  a  one.  It  is  the  Largest  at  the  grove  ; 
is  lighted  with  gas;  is  nenr  the  beanli,  the  post-oflice.  and  the 
Tabernacle  ;  has  spacious,  ;i  ry  smd  WKll-furni.shcd  !ileei)in!;-rooms, 
and  a  pubHc  parlor  well-furnished  and  novel  in  design — being 
large,  very  high,  surrounded  by  galleries,  and  open  toward  the 
sea.      The  grounds  have   been  tastefully  improved.     A  grassy 

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Inwn  affords  a  good  field  for  croquet  or  other  recreations.  The 
tublr  is  furnished  witli  the  substnutials  and  deh.'ac.es  in  then 
BCiSon  ;  tlio  cooking  heing  such  as  ,H-omoles  both  pleasure  and 
health  The  aim  is  evidently  to  get  only  the  best,  and  to  make 
the  Pitman  House  a  place  to  be  sought,  enjoyed  and  ren.euv 
bered  for  its  hou.e-comfortfl  and  delightful  associations. 

Asbury  Turk,  and  Ocean  Grove,  and  the  neighboring  resortn 
south  are  best  reached  by  the  Central  II.  U.  of  N  J. ,  foot  of  d> 
erty  Street.  N.  Y.,  which  railroad  has  its  connections  at  I  >'1'»J^'- 
phiaand  elsewhere  with  all  the  through  lines  of  travel  to  the 
N  J  beach.  The  N.  J.  Southern  V..  P..  (boat  and  ra.  )  also  af- 
fords access  to  these  resorts  by  changing  cars  at  Long  Branch. 

OCEAN  BEACH,  Monmouth  Co ,  N.  J. 

38i  miles  from  New  York. 
This  beach  lies  midway  between  Ocean  Grove  and  Spring  Lake, 
and  a  half  a  mile  from  the  railroad  depot.     Fou.  hundred  acres 
of  land  here  are  owned  by  a  company  which,  having  laid  it  out 
into  village  lots,  avenues  and  streets  with  great  system    offers 
sites  for 'side  at  low  price.      Several    P-'—^f ";;;:; 
numerous  cottages  and  boarding-houses  are  already  erected.     1   o 
Colorado  and  the  Surf  Mouses  immediately  on  the  beach  are  t  e 
largest      Improvements  here  are  rapidly  gomg  forward.     A  hnc 
body  of  watL,  Silver  Lake,  lies  in  the  tract,  and  Shark  llive 
boun.ls  it  on  tho  north.    All  the  trains  of  tl,e  Central  R.  R.  of 
N.  J.  stop  here. 
8PEIN0  lAKE  BEACH  AND  SEA  OIKT,  Monmouth  Co..  N.  J- 

niVVvxM- Monmouth  Home,  lieach  House,  Luke  Ilou^e. 

This  resort  is  ten  miles  south  of  Long  Branch.  H  hours  from 

New  yorCand  2i  from  Phil.lelphia  by  rail.     About  five  hun- 

tod  acres  of  dry  sub-soil  land,  very  fertile  and  -Ivantageonsly 

ituated  here,  are  owned  by  the  "  Spring  Lake  I-JJ^-^^^,, 

Nearly  in  the  centre  of  this  tract  is  a  hue  natural  lake  of  fresh 

watlr  affording  safe  and  quiet  boating  and  fishing  grounds     The 

ionmouth  House  has  rooms  for  five  hundred  guestn,  and  is  cou- 

s  rucTed  with  all  the  modem  conveniences,  including  a  steam  ele- 

va^r  and  steam  heating  apparatus.    The  Beach  House,  a  mile 


XKW  JK/i.SKY. 


;her  recreations.  The 
intl  delicacies  in  theii 
tc8  both  plnasure  and 
t}ie  best,  and  to  mako 

enjoyed  and  renieni- 
associatioDB. 
he  neighboring  resort,H 
:.  of  N.  J. ,  foot  of  liilv 
onncctions  at  IMiiladel- 

liiiea  of  travel  to  the 
(boat  and  rail)  also  af- 
[irs  at  Long  Branch. 

Co.,  N.  J. 

oik. 

Hrove  and  Spring  Lake, 
..  Four  hundred  acres 
liich.  having  laid  it  out 
th  great  system,  offers 
permanent  resideuees, 
:e  already  erected.  Tho 
}ly  on  the  beach  are  the 
going  forward.  A  fine 
tract,  and  Shark  Uiver 
of  tlie  Central  R.  R.  of 

IT,  Monmouth  Co.,  N.  3- 

House,  Ldke  Home. 
g  Branch,  H  hours  from 
y  rail.  About  five  hun- 
rtile  and  advantageously 
Lake  Improvement  Co." 
i]ie  natural  lake  of  fresh 
ind  fishing  grounds.  The 
mdred  guests,  and  is  con- 
es, including  a  steam  ele- 
The  Beach  House,  a  mile 


south  at  Sea  Girt.,  is  on  a  bluff  overhanging  the  surf.  This,  also, 
is  a  fine,  fir.st-class  hotel,  and  under  the  same  management  as  the 
Monmouth  House.  The  l)ouch  is  lulmirably  adapted  for  bathing, 
and  is  in  full  view  of  the  hotel. 

The  Lake  House  is  at  the  depot,  only  a  short  distance  from 
the  be.K'h,  to  which  five  carriages  run  from  this  house  for  tlio 
accommodation  of  its  guests.  The  cottages  hero  are  all  fine 
buildings.  The  wide  avenues  and  liberal  scale  of  the  improve- 
ments make  this,  with  its  natural  advantages,  an  exceptionably 
attractive  spot. 

New  York  passengers  take  the  New  Jersey  Central  Railroad 
at  the  foot  of  Liberty  or  Clarksoi'  streets,  and  run  without  change 
of  cars  directly  to  Spring  Lake  Beach,  and  to  "  Monmouth 
Hou.se  "in  U  hours  ;  there  being  eight  or  ten  trains  a  day  each 
way. 

Philadelphia  passengers  take  the  cai-s  of  the  Pennsylvania  Rail- 
road at  the  new  depot  at  West  Philadelphia,  and  without  the 
inconvenience  of  crossing  the  city  or  the  Camden  ferries,  or  going 
into  anotlier  State  to  start,  are  taken  without  change  of  cars  to 
Spring  Lake  Beach  in  about  two  hours.  Direct  communication 
between  Baltimore,  Washington  and  the  West,  via  Pennsylvania 
Railroad. 

SQUAN,  Ocean  Co.,  IT.  J. 

43  miles  from  New  York.     Hotel— 0,siorft<'  HoiMe. 

This  is  a  small  village  of  six  or  eight  hundred  inhabitants,  a 
small  hotel,  three  churches,  and  several  stores.  It  is  located  in 
a  fertile  country  on  the  left  bank  of  the  Manasquam  River,  and 
one  mile  from  its  mouth  and  the  ocean.  Though  the  village  will 
hardly  be  called  a  sea-side  resort,  the  river  bank  between  tlie  vil- 
lage and  the  beach  is  lined  with  cottages  and  private  boarding- 
houses.  Excellent  board,  at  moderate  prices,  good  surf  bathing, 
crabbing,  fishing,  boating,  driving,  mali<!  amtile  attractions  to 
pleasure-seekers.  This  place  is  the  present  southern  terminus 
of  the  Long  Branch  division  of  the  Central  R.  R  of  N.  J.,  as  it  is 
also  the  la.st  of  the  easily  accessible  points  on  the  Jersey  coast 
near  Long  Branch.  The  Pennsylvania  R.  R.,  by  its  Freehold  and 
Jamesburgh  branch,  delivers  passengers  here  and  to  points  along 

iia 


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SEA-HIDE  HESUHTS. 
TOM'8  RIVEK.  Ocean  Co.,  N    J 

rUiladelphia  in  the  other.  ^«  ■"'\^^^"^^'/;;  ^t,,  ^ho  facilities 
Jersey  coaat  is  found  in  l-^^;^"  \^"::;;itg  '  patron.cd  i.y 
for  saUing.  fishing,  and  gunamg,  "^  '^^^^^^'^Jj^iJ^.^i,.,,  ,„,Urious 
city  visitors  during  the  snnuner  ^^^^^^..o,^,^  Episco- 
diseases  are  absolutely  unknown.  ^^j^ 

ATIASTIC  CITY,  Atlantic  Co.,  N  J- 

!;Lr -v^S^-rsu  ^a--  -- — 

J/oiMfl.  C'e«<raJ  flotw*.  ,  .v.     ,.     , 

■        ■  „.Hv  ft  Philadelphian  resort,  and  the  stray 

Atlantic  City  «  eminently  »  P^^^^f «^P  ^  „f  forgetting 

New  Yorker  -^^^^l^^-^^^^'^'Z  hJJels  are  at  or  near  the 
that  he  is  not  at  Long  Brancn.  ^^  ^^^^ 

game  name,     ihe  aicraciiu  „,  ^-,,.„e  including  the  nooesso- 

as  consisting  of  ~ -^^„\f  ^^^^^Tot    :  me-tiou  the  social 

ries  of  bathing,  f  ^f  J^^  „^7r/;iement  of  fascination  at  all 

attractions,  -^^^  ;;« J  ^^.^  hotels  named  at  the  beginning 

fashionable  ^^'^'^^^^'^'^\^TuniteJ  State,  having  accommoda- 
of  this  sketch  are  all  largo   tne  ^^^^^^^  ^^^^^ 

'^''':ZrZ^^^rS^^^-    Thechargesrange 
SL^StiV;::  da.     Th.e  «.  besides,  numerous  board- 


irmingdalo  it  connects 
or  Philadelphia. 

,  N.  J 

,Un  Ho'iKC,  Ocean  IIoum. 
miles  f  torn  the  ooeau,  is 
:ai)leroot  with  the  Kein 
a  OHO  direction,  and  to 
1  yet  braoiujf  air  of  the 
and  with  the  facilitica 
te  largely  patronized  by 
QtH  claim  that  malarious 
J  are  Methodist,  Bpisco- 

The  rates  at  the  hotels 
•Ji  is  a  lonf,  narrow  strip 
ar,  and  separating  IJarne- 

quite  a  sizable  one  for 
boat  from  Tom's  River. 

0  Co.,  N  J- 

lladdphia  00.     Hotels— 

Home.  Surf  House,  Ghex- 

me,    Lighthouse    Cottage, 

Sea-side  House,  Tremont 

,hian  resort,  and  the  stray 
in  no  danger  of  forgetting 
hotels  are  at  or  near  the 
,  and  near  an  inlet  of  the 
Lce  may  be  briefly  summed 
arse  including  the  aocesso- 
not  to  mention  the  social 
Bment  of  fascination  at  all 
lis  named  at  the  beginning 
Htates  having  accommoda- 
while  the  smallest  named 
d  ftfty.    The  charges  range 
),  besides,  numerous  board- 


NKW  JFTiSFY. 

ing-honses,  the  rates  bemg  f  10  to  |20  per  week.  The  snrroiind 
ings  of  Atlantic  City  are,  of  course,  wholly  dependent  upon  its 
sea-side  location  for  their  attractions;  the  country  Vieiiig  flat, 
sandy,  and  uninteresting  in  itself.  Tiiere  are,  however,  pleasant 
drives;  the  lighthouse  and  its  appurtenances;  and  /irif/antine 
Hatch,  just  across  Absecom  Inlet,  and  known  to  mariners  as  "  the 
graveyard,"  owing  to  the  number  of  wrecks  which  have  from 
time  to  time  been  oa«t  upon  its  sands.  Besides  these,  all  the 
appliances  for  ft.'<hing  and  boating  are  at  hand,  and  the  bays  and 
inlets  afford  good  sport  at  certain  times  and  tides.  Good  duck 
shooting  is  to  be  found  in  the  autumn.  The  Friends,  Catholics, 
Episcopalians,  Methodists,  and  Presbyterians  have  congregations 
here,  and  an  academy  is  the  sole  educational  establishment.  Sev- 
eral trains  daily  over  the  Camden  and  Atlantic  Railroad,  direct 
to  Philadelphia. 

LeecW  Point  and  Somers'  Point  are  respectively  on  Little  Eg^ 
Harbor  and  Green  B.iy,  a  few  miles  north  and  south  of  Atlantic 
City.  They  are  reached  by  stage  from  Absecom  station,  on  the 
Camden  and  Atlantic  Railroad. 

CAPE  MAY,  Cape  May  Co.,  H  J- 
81  mUesfrom  Philadelphia.     Hotels— ^^'cAto'i  House,  Congress 
Hall,  Columbia,  United  States,  West  Jersey,  Delaware  House, 
Atlantic  Hotel,  Washington  Hotel,  Tremont  Hotel,  City  Hotel, 
Sherman  House,  American  Hotel,  Merchants'  Hotel. 
Cape  May  is  the  eastern  of  the  Delaware  capes,  and  forms  the 
extreme  southern  point  of  New  Jersey.    It  has  for  many  years 
been  a  popular  and  fashionable  resort  for  visitors  from  all  over 
the  country ;   and  when  once  the  stranger  sets  foot  on  the  firm 
sands  of  the  beach,  or  drives  a  quick-stepping  horse  along  the 
edge  of  the  surf  for  five  miles,  he  is  fain  to  admit  that  Cape  May 
is,  in  one  respect  at  least,  favored  above  her  neighbors.   With  such 
a  beach  for  bathing  and  with  the  full  benefit   of  the  Atlantic 
surf,  it  is  not  surprising  that  many  hotels  are  annually  thronged 
by  visitors,  many  of  whom  are      .uthemers,  who  find  the  Cape 
within  convenient  distance  of  i.-.me  and  yet  far  enough  north 
to  be  reasonably  cool  in  summer.     It  is  also  largely  patronized  by 
Western  people      The  hotels  are  very  large,  and,  as  a  general 

115 


SEASIDE  RKSORTS. 

thing,  well  kept.  Tlio  five  which  hoad  the  list  above  are  th« 
largest  and  bent  known.  IJenidtiH  tlu>  hotels  there  are  n.any  cnt- 
tagrs  Vohl  SpriiK/,  two  miles  north  of  the  beach,  m  a  favorite 
roudozvouK  for  pieuic  partien ;  the  drive  to  the  Spring  beintf 
plea«ant  and  the  S,,rinK  with  its  surroumiinK«  being  an  agreeable 
change  from  the  sand  and  surf  at  the  Cape. 

The  We^t  Jerxen  Wiilrmid,  from  Philaddphia,  is  the  quickest 
way  by  which  to  reach  the  Caj.e  from  that  City  ;  but  the  steamers 
afford  a  far  more  agi-eeable  means  of  transit  for  those  who  like 
the  water.  At  Sea  Grove  there  are  three  fine  hotels-the  .Sea 
Gvoi-e,  Centmnud,  and  Cape  ll<nw».  This  track  is  under  the 
control  of  a  company  which  sells  building  lots,  and  is  well  m  the 
way  to  build  up  a  city  of  cottfiges.  No  liquor  is  sold  on  the 
grounds.  Board  at  the  hotels  #3.50  to  %i  per  day,  with  lowei 
rates  by  the  week. 

lie 


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'%' 


A>rvj 


he  list  above  are  th« 

Is  there  nro  inivny  cot- 

18  beach,  is  a  favorite 

to   the  Spring  being 

igH  being  an  agreeable 

Iphia,  is  the  quickest 
City  ;  but  the  steamers 
isit  for  those  wlio  like 
0  tine  hotels— the  Sea 
his  track  is  under  the 
lots,  and  is  well  in  the 
liquor  is  sold  on  the 
yi  per  day,  with  lowei 


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>ryj 


THE  SOUTHERN  COAST. 


From  Cape  May  to  th(!  uiMghborhood  of  the  St.  John's  River, 
Florida,  the  coast  is  almost  ik'stitiitc  of  resorts,  which,  in  a  book 
like  this,  can  properly  be  classifled  as  such.     In  the  vicinity  of 
the  larger  cities,  such  as  Wilmington,  Charleston,  Savannah,  and 
some  others,  there  are  occasionally  small,  and  generally  ill-kept 
sea-side  hotels,  but  they  are  none  of  them   places  which  olfer  at- 
tractions to  the  tonrist,  unless  he  is  a  sportsman,  and  i.s  willing  to 
'•  rough  it  "  for  tlie  sake  of  nmltitudinous  geese,  duck,  snipe,  and 
plover.     Even   these,    however,   can   be   found   in   almo.st   equal 
obundauce  in  more  accessible  localities.     This  part  of  the   coast 
is.  to  a   great  degree,  sheltered  from  the  direct  action  of  ocean 
storms  by  long  lines  of  sandy  beach,  broken  by  occasional  inlets, 
and  now  and   then  covered  with  suflicient  soil  to  tempt  a  few 
settlers,  and  give  support  to  a  sparse  growth  of  grass  and  trees. 
As  a  general  thing,  the  only  huunvn  habitations  are  those  of  the 
light-house  keepers ;  and  the  surf  thunders  along  a  thousand  miles 
of  superb  sea-beach,  without  being  once  eidivened  by  the  merry 
voices  and  bright  dresses  of  bathers.     The  greater  part  of  the  in- 
habitants who  travel  at  all  prefer  to  go  north,  where  the  accom- 
modations are  much  better,  and  the  air  is  more  invigorating  than 
can  be  found  below  the  latitude  of  Cape  May.     Both  sides  of  the 
Florida  peninsula  afford  resorts  which  attract  many  northern  vis- 
itors during  the  winter  mouths,  and  along  the  Gulf  coast  there  are 
a  few  points  which  either  are,  or  will  be,  watering-places  of  con- 
siderable note. 

in 


FLOKIDA, 

VirKii.ia,  thn  CarolinaH.   iin.l  (i(M,itfia.    tliouKh  possessinp  sorao- 
thiiiL'  like  a  thouBaiul  unl.mof  Kuauonst,  are  almost  with.mt  i)lac.^H 
whieh  can  be   cl.u«.iflc.l  an  resort«.     They  do  not  lack  i.leasiu.t 
i.lamlH  aii.l  bayx  anil  tlno  beachcH,  but  they  are  at  omu,  too  far 
north  ami  too  far  Kouth  to  attract  n.any  visitors.     South  of  Hamp- 
ton UoadB   St.  AuKUHtine  ix  the  Hrst    e-i-f.i.le  report  to  l.e  noti.;e.l, 
and  in  fact  the  only  one  on  the  eaMcLv  side  of  the  Florida  penni- 
sul'i      The   State  is  troversed  bv  two  railroads.     The   F/orulu 
' lliilrmd  follows  a  northwest  and  HOi.theast  course,  from  Fernan- 
.li„a  on  the  Atlantic  coast.  150  miles.  U,  Oo.lar  Keys,  on  the  (Julf, 
where  it  connects  with  steamers  for  the  (iulf  ports.     The  Atlanlio 
,.oast  stean.ers  t.mch  at  Fen.an.lina.      The  Florid.,,  MUtnU,   and 
(iulf  lixilroml,  an.l   its  connectiona.  mns  from  Jacksonville   to 
Tallahassee  and  Quinoey,  crowing  the  first-named   road  at  Hald- 
win   twenty  n.ilea  west  of  Jacksonville.     Nearly  all  visitors  reach 
Florida  by  wav  o'   b.ivam.ah,  Ga.,  followini?  either  the  all  rail 
route,  or  taking  ai.i  of  the  coastwise   steamers  from   NewY-rk, 
Philadelphia,  or  Baltimoio.     Some  of  these  go  direct  t..  Savan- 
nah    while   others   stop   at  Richmond,  Norfolk.   Wilmington,  or 
Charloston,  whence  the  journey  is  completed  by  rail      I'^o'"  «o»^ 
ton  there  are  three  steamers  sailing  on  the  10th.  20th  and  .JOth  of 
each  month.     From  Savannah  there  is  s^ill  further  chance  of  land 
ur  sea  routes. 

ST.  AUGUSTINE.  St  John'i  Co.,  Fla. 
\loiM.i.»-Magnolia  Hotel,  Floruhi  llouoe,  St.  Au;/v>ituie  Hotd. 
Perhaps  no  city  in   the  Union  is  so  absolutely  foreign  in  its 
appearance  and  character  as  this.     Two-thirds  of  its  population 
are  of  Spanish  origin,  and  still  speak  the  language  of  their  ancea- 


ioii),'h  possefwlng  sorao- 
10  iiliucmt  without  plact^H 
y  do  not  luck  iileiisjuit 
i«!y  lire  at  oncn   too  fur 
litors.     South  of  llamp- 
iil<^  rcKort  to  lie  noticed, 
le  of  the  Florida  iienin- 
lailroadr).     The   Florida 
»t  (iourse,  from  Ferimn- 
;odar  Keys,  on  the  (iulf, 
ulf  i<ort8.     The  Athmlio 
le  Florida,  Atlanta,  and 
H   from   .lacksonvillo   to 
st-iianied   road   at  Ilald- 
Nearly  all  viHitors  niach 
wiui?  either  the  all  rail 
(uiinorH  from   New  York, 
icBC  go  direct  to  Savan- 
Norfolk,   WilniiuRton,  or 
eted  by  rail.     From  Uos- 
le  10th.  20th  and  JlOth  of 
■ill  further  chance  of  land 

in'!  Co.,  ria. 
'M,  St.  Auf/vfitine  Hotel. 
absolutely  foreign  in  its 
o-third»  of  its  population 
B  language  of  their  ances- 


n.otiim. 

tors  an  Uu  ir  voniaoulur.     Its  Mlreels  aio  niirrow,  and  lined  with 
low  h.iu.Ms,  built  of  ••eoi|uina,"  or  coral  rock,  th.  ir  ar<'hitr..|m<) 
briiiK  a«  nil  American  as  i.oHHible,  and  its  whole  moial  iiiid  •^o.iiil 
a<p.'(l    Is    peculiarly    unfiimiliiir  to   ey.  «  a.^custoiud  only  to  Iho 
wideawake  activity   of  the  av.iuK"   American    town.      It  is.  in 
short,  as  an  author  has  happily  called  it,  "  A  city  gom,  to  Hc.d." 
The  low  ri.lgt!  of  land  on  whi.^h  St.  AugMHlino  is  built  is  between 
a  salt  min-.h.  on  the  landward  si.le,  ami  a  bay.  which  is  separated 
from   the  o.^.mui   by  a  bench.     The   town   is  within   view  of  tho 
ocean,  and  tho  roar  of  the  surf,  as  it  breaks  over  tho  bar,  is  hcar.l 
day  and  night,  while  tho  sea-broozo,  blowing  across  the  warm 
waters  of  thc>  (inlf  Stream,  is  well  suited  to  strengthen  the  most 
sensitive  lungs  and  act  as  a  gentle  stimulant  to  the  most  delicato 
constitution.     Tlu)  hotels  are  as  well  kept  as  can  reasonably  bo 
expected,  considering  the  ditlh'ulties  to  bo  overcome  in  obtaining 
su(!h  supplies  as  are  usually  considered  necessary  for  such  estab- 
linhments.     In  the  winter,  when  the  great  inllux  of  visitors  takes 
l)laee,  the  hotel   proprietors  make  arrangements  to  iiiijiort  their 
groceries  and  butter  from  the  North,  and  trust  to  local  resourcej« 
to  complete  thoir  bills  of   fare.     Fortunately,  game,  li.sh,  vege- 
tables,  atul  fruit  are  abundant;  and  if  a  visitor  is  disposed  to 
grumble,  his  ill-nature  is  invariably  set  down  as  due  to  the  capri- 
cious appetite  of  an  invalid.     Ilesides  tho  hoti^ls,  there  are  many 
good  boarding-houses,  all  of  which  are  (llled  with  Xortheni  visi- 
tors from  January  to  May.     These  are  mostly  invalids  ;  at  least 
every  party  from  the  North  is  proi.ty  sure  to  contain  one  or  more 
individuals  who  come  here  to  avoid  the  elfeets  of  a  bleak  climate, 
Olid  it  is  notorious   that  many  are    permanently  benefited.      In 
fact,  cases  have  Ijeen  known  whore  persons  have  lived  for  years 
in  tho  balmy  air  of  St.  Augustine  when  one  lung  was  .'Utirely 
useless.     Invalids  who  contemplate    resorting   thither  can   avaU 
themselves,  if  desired,  of  tho  services  of  resident  physicians. 

It  is  not  invalids  alone,  however,  who  avail  themselves  of  this 
delightful  climate,  for  the  surrounding  country  and  tho  waters 
which  wash  the  shores  afford  abundant  sport  for  those  who  love 
to  use  the  rod  or  gun.  In  the  bay  delicious  fish  of  many  kinds 
are  taken,  the  sheep's-head,  perhaps,  being  the  most  satisfactory 
to  tho  scientific  angler.     The  tackle  necessary  for  taking  these 

119 


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SKA-SIDK  HKSO/ITS. 


fish  ncc.U  to  be  quitfi  hruvy,  <in,l  tl.o  l.ookn  .tout.  aH  th«lr  teeth 
an,  HO  ,H-<n,liar  In  Htructur.,  tl.ut  tUoy  o«t.  brcuk  an  or.li.mry  ho-.k 
Willi  rasn.      riu'Viuo  wry  Htr.....„',  niul  ^ivc  aip.liil  pU.y.      Hie 

■•.Inun"  is  a  la.KO  iiiul  Imivy  H»h.  requirinj;  thn  •itronjfnht  line-., 
l.ut  utT.-v.lin«  lo.s  «'•>">'•'"'  -l""-'   <^""'  •'"'  -h-'T'^  '"•'»'      "'"''"'» 
UM.l  inm.nu.ial.l.'.   olhor  IIhI.  also  alw.un,!.  an.l  ..xcitinR  sport  may 
1,0  had  in  .•uptnrinK  nhurkH  and  .li'vil-nnh.     Tlu-s.  latUr  ar.  lakrn 
Willi  the  harp......  outHi.l.,  th.,  Imr,  ati.l  thoir  puiHuit  and  oaptnro 

18  often  afcon.pa.ii.Ml  \.y  a  Mpic,  of  danjf.T  not  wholly  umwocpt- 
aWo  to  the  true  sportHiiuui.  Snip.,  ahonnd  aU.nsf  tli«  l..-ad..<«, 
and  all  Iho  ffa.n.,  hirdn  of  the  Southorn  StatoM  an-  fonn.l  .n  the 
vicinity.  li.lHi.d,  deer,  hears,  pontherH.  wild  eatn.  winirn-lH,  wild 
turkeys  and  other  kin.lH  of  Ka.ne.  arc  i.l.'.ity;  an.l  paitien  canip- 
inir  o„t,  or  "  .nar.-onii.K,"  an  it  in  called  hero,  often  vimt  the 
wilder  parts  of  the  coaHt.  or  ascend  some  of  the  lagoons  into  the 
heart  of  the  dense  forestc. 

The  citv  is  usually  approached  over  a  causeway,  crossin^r  the 
ninvHh  hefore  mentioned,  an.l  followinff  an  avenue,  shaded  by 
orauKO  and  palm  trees,  leading  .lirectly  to  the  central  pla/.a.  oa 
which  stands  the  Uonian  Catholic  church,  very  anti.iue  .n  appear- 
anee  but  comparatively  modern  in  reality.  From  the  pla/.a  it  m 
only  a  short  walk  to  the  sea-wall,  which  constitutes  the  fashiona- 
ble pro.nenadc  of  the  inhabitants.  This  wall  was  built  by  the 
United  States  Government  as  a  br.mk-wator.  but  St.  Aufustine 
hardly  requires  such  a  pfotcction  for  its  very  limited  commerce. 
However,  were  it  not  for  the  promena<le  which  its  massive  mason- 
ry affords,  the  old  city  would  not  be  half  so  attractive  as  it  is  to 
its  mai.v  visitors,  and  so,  perhaps,  the  expense  was  justifiable. 

Fort'Mxri'm,  as  it  is  now  called,  is  a  highly  interesting  relic  of 
Spanish  rule.  It  was  originally  known  as  the  VnKlle  of  St.  Mnrk  : 
and  although  its  strength  as  a  fortification  is  at  least  doubtful,  it 
is  nominally  a  United  States  fort,  and  is,  to  a  moderate  degree, 
looked  after  by  the  garrison  which  is  maintained  at  this  point. 
The  coquina  houses,  alth.nigh  eminently  picturesque  in  appear- 
ance, are  not  so  healthful  as  frame  structures;  and  visitors  are 
advised  to  seek  the  latter  in  looking  for  quarters.  Good  society 
is  always  to  b.i  found  at  St  Augustine  during  the  winter  months; 
and  at  the  height  of  the  season,  say  from  the  first  <if  M^'ivi;  to 

1:.'0 


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CH  dtont,  aH  thnlr  tooth 
ri^iik  an  ordinary  hook 
vc  capiliil  pL.y.  The 
ij;  the  wtronjtnKt  line»i, 
Hhi'ciiV  licuil.  Mmlnt 
,nil  nxcitintr  nport  nuiy 
'I'lu'sc  liitt»'r  arc  taken 
ir  pnrHuit  and  capture 
r  not  wholly  unococpt- 
iid  alons?  the  Iwnchos, 
^tatoH  art'  fouml  in  tho 
ild  catH,  wpiirrt'lH,  wild 
ity ;  and  partioH  camp- 
1  here,  often  visit  tha 
of  the  lagoons  into  the 

causeway,  crossinpr  the 
an   avenue,  shailed   by 
o  the  central  plaza,  on 
very  anti(iuo  in  ajipear- 
From  the  plaza  it  is 
cnstitutes  the  fashiona- 
wuU  was  huilt  by  tlie 
■ator,  but  St.  Augustine 
very  limited  coniinerco. 
rhich  its  massive  inason- 
'  so  attractive  as  it  is  to 
pense  was  justifiable, 
ghly  interesting  relic  of 
the  Cimlle  of  S/.  Murk  : 
n  is  at  least  doubtful,  it 
1,  to  a  moderate  degree, 
aintained  at  this  point. 
r  pioturesquo  in  appear- 
ctures  ;  and  visitors  are 
quarters.     Good  society 
iring  the  winter  months ; 
m  the  first  of  M:irci:  to 


Fr.onmA. 

the  mldtUn  of  April,  thore  in  no  lack  of  so<Mal  e.itertainnient,  and 
of  Mi.ri^   parties  for  picnic  cxcnr«ions  by  land  or  wiittr, 

St.  .Vi:.,'UNline  is  reached  from  tlii^  North  by  steamer  or  by  rail,  or 
by  a  eonibiiiiitloii  of  both.  K.x.ellent  li;ieH  of  ocean  steamers  run 
fron\  New  York  to  Uicliniond,  Va.,  <MuirleNlon.  S.  C,  an<l  Savan- 
nah, (in.  Coasting  stoanu^rs  run  from  the  two  lastnamed  places, 
by  way  of  the  sounds  and  inlets,  to  tho  St.  .lolin's  Ilivur,  landing 
l)ossengerH  at  I'icolata,  or  any  of  tho  other  river  ports.  From 
Tocol  u  railway  crosses  the  country  eigntcen  miles  to  St.  Augus- 
tine (running  time,  forty  minutes).  If  it  is  not  desired  to  take 
tlio  ocean  route,  or  any  part  of  it,  the  entire  distance  from  Now 
York  may  lie  traversed  by  rail. 

Tami'a  Hay.  — This  beautiful  bay  is  neorly  in  tho  centre  of  the 
west  coast  of  the  Kloriila  peninsula.  It  was  named  by  the  Span- 
iards Kspirifii  Santo  Hoi/,  and  is  very  attractive  in  its  surround- 
ings. A  United  Statos  garrison  is  maintained  at  Fort  Ilrooks ; 
and  wore  it  not  for  itsinacccHsibility,  the  Hay  would  be  a  favorite 
resort  during  the  winter.  Some  of  tho  best  hunting  and  lishing 
in  Florida  is  found  along  the  coast  to  the  southwest  and  in  the  iu- 
U^rior.  The  only  regular  means  of  reaching  Tampa  is  by  a  long 
ride  from  Cedar  Keys.  Coasting  craft  ore,  however,  sometimes 
available,  aud  ore  to  be  greutly  preferred. 


MONTREAL,    QUEBEC,  ^HALIFAX.   ST.   JOHN, 
THE  PROVINCES. 

MOUNT  DESERT,  and  all  Points  of  Interest  on  the  Maine  Coast. 
RICHARDSON  AND  RANGELY  LAKES!! 

niRMCT    I.INE    BETWEEN   Kt:^    TORK    *    POHTLAND, 

TOOOBINO  AT  VINBYABD  Haveh  (Martha'*  Vineyard),  the  popular 
Camp  Meeting  ReRort. 

Maine  Steamship  Co's  Steamers  Eleanora  &  Franconia, 

^ro"n"erent,  »n,rorta|Pe  andocouon^^^^^^^ 
state  Itoom,  $5.00.    Mi'j»ls  extra. 

HENBT  FOX,  Gen'l  Agt.,  Portland,  Me. 

J.  T.  AMES,  Agt.,  Pier  38,  East  Biver,  Kew  York. 


WAUKBAG  HOUSE, 


SUIilLIVAN,    MB. 


WHITE  BROS.,  Proprietors. 
Thi8  entirely  new  and  finely  appointed  house  will  oP"''  »b°«; 
June  20tli.  The  Waukeag  has  a  location  commanding  a  fuU  view 
of  Mt.  Desert,  and  offers  superior  facilities  to  those  who  may 
wi.sh  to  enjoy  sea  shore  and  country.  Game  may  be  found  m 
abundance.  The  dun  deer  here  slakes  ^is  thirst  m  the  crystal 
streams  where  abound  the  salmon  trout.  Also  clams,  lobsters, 
andsalt-waterfishin  variety.  The  region  is  wUd  and picturesajie 
and  lovers  of  art  wUl  here  find  a  most  congemal  spot  The 
Waukeag  haa  accommodations  for  about  100  guests,  and  is  in- 
tended m  every  respect  as  a  first-class  hotel.  Rooms,  large  or 
small,  and  rooms  en  suite,  may  be  secured  by  early  •^PPl'"^*  "^ 

Terms  $1.50  to  $2.00  per  day,  according  to  location.  Libera^ 
terms  by  the  week  or  season.  The  Waukeag  may  be  reached  by 
steamer  Ulysses,  leaving  Rockland  Tuesdays,  Thursdays  and 
Saturdays,  at  10.30  A.M.     Also  by  stages  from  Bangor. 


FAX.   ST.   JOHN, 
ES. 

est  on  the  Maine  Coast. 
ELY  LAKES!! 

rOKK    *    POKTLAND, 

i  Vineyard),  the  popular 
t. 

leanora  &  Franconia, 

ver.  New  York,  every  Monday 
'ortland,  name  itayn  "t  6  P.M. 
he  route,  and  both  she  and  the 
for  pnaBonRern,  making  thli  the 
c  for  abwp  points. 
It  in  deliKhtful.  Patronize  thia 
t  railway  travcL    Passugo,  with 

Lgt.,  Portland,  He. 

38,  East  Eiver,  Kow  York. 


HOUSE, 

IB. 

'oprietors. 

ed  house  will  ope-n  about 
)n  commanding  a  full  view 
jilities  to  those  who  may 
Game  may  be  found  in 
es  his  thirst  in  the  crystal 
lut.  Also  clams,  lobsters, 
on  is  wild  and  picturesque, 
nost  congenial  spot  The 
(Ut  100  guests,  and  is  in- 
fis  hotel.  Rooms,  large  oi 
ired  by  early  application, 
rding  to  location.  Liberal 
aukeag  may  be  reached  by 
Tuesdays,  Thursdays  and 
jes  from  Bangor. 


M^ 


mm 


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CENTBE    HARBOR,    N.    H. 

Intiro  ab^nle  of  mosqnitoo«  an,i  bUck  flie«   "jf ««   'J",  "^[','""  RrnT  ar^o 
telegraph  offlceB  adjacent.    Terms  «;3.U0  V^^^^  ^    HUNTRESS,  Piopr.etor. 


CITY    HOTEL, 

HAVERHILt.,  MASS. 


J.    H.    ROBERTSON,    Proprietor, 
No.  157  Merrima«  Street. 

This  popular  Hotel  is  situated  in  the  busmess  centre,  and  is 
intended  in  every  respeat  as  a  ftrst-olrifis  house.  Has  ample 
accommodations  for  about  75  guests.  The  Proprietor  wiU  be 
unsparing  in  his  efforts  to  merit-as  in  the  past-thc  full  appro- 
bation  of  his  numerous  patrons. 

SAMPLE    ROOMS    FOR    COMMERCIAL    TRAVELERS. 

Term  8,  *a.00  per  Day. 


SFKINGFIBI'D 

9ire  and  Marine  Snmrance  Co, 

INOORPORATBD  184V>.  CllABTER  PeKI'ETCAL 

NO  lURlNB  BISKS  TAKEN. 


Capital, 

CaciU  Asaets,     - 


-  ^700,000.00 

-  1,000,000.00 


DWIGHT   R.   SMITH,  Pres't. 
S.  J.  HALL,  Sec'y.  A.  J.  WRIGHT,  Treaa. 


BIGELOW,  COIT  b  PECK,  Agent*. 
ALEX.  W.  WI8TEK.  AKcnt, 
BBBD  ^  BBOTHBH,  Agents, 


N«w  YOBB. 
FHn.AOCI.PUIA. 

.     BonoK. 


4^n«i«  aUo  in  all  the  prin<:ipal  Cities  and  Tovn»  in  lh»  couiUm 

A.    J.    HARDING.  Gen' I    Agt. 

Western    Department.  Chicago.    IIU 


The    Largest   and    Best  Aasortment   of 

Hygienic  Undergarments 

For  Ladles  and  Children. 

■        OBTAINED    HIGHEST~AWARd'aT    CENTENNIAL. 

Union   Under-flannela,   Emancipation    Suits, 

Emancipation  Waists,  Dress  Reform  Cor.sBt 

Waists,  Chemilettes,  Skirt  Suspenders, 

Stocking   Supporters,  &c.,  beside  a 

great  variety  of  other  articles  for 

THOSE  DESIRING  TO  DRESS  HY6IENICALLY. 

AGENTS    WANTED. 

Address  Mrs.'H.  S.HUTCHINSON. 

6  East  14tli  Straet,  New  York. 

SEND    FOR   CATALOGUES   AND    PRICE    I-ISTa 

IIIERAL  DIIMUHT  TO  THE  TRABi. 


nsttrance  Co. 

lAKTER  PeKI'ETOAI^ 
£EN. 

.       «i7G0,000.00 
.      1,000,000.00 

i,  Pres't. 
WRIGHT,  Treaa. 

N«W  YOBK. 
FHILADCLPUtA, 

.     BoaroM. 

ttd  Tovn»  in  th*  couiUr$ 

>on'l    Agt. 

Chioaao.    Ill* 


>8ortmont   of 

IGARMENTS 

ildren. 

AT    CENTENNIAL. 

Is,   Emancipation    Suits, 
ts,  Dress  Reform  Corsot 
tea,  Skirt  Suspenders, 
jrters,  &c.,  beside  a 
)f  other  articles  for 

0  DRESS  HY6IENICALLY. 

S    WANTED. 

y.  5.  HUTCHINSON, 
Straet,  New  York. 

KiUES   AND    PRICE    I.ISTR 

BUNT  TO  THE  TRADE. 


'^'T^-.Tii). 


MATHEWSON    HOUSE, 

Narragansett   Pier,  R.  I. 
Located    near  Foiiit  Judith    Light   House, 

Opens    June    15TH, 

The  House  Is  within  five  minutes'  walk  of  the  Finest  Beach  in  the  country  for 
Bathing  and  Driving. 

LARGE     AIRY     ROOMS, 

nearly  alt  of  tchlch  command  a  view  of 

OCEAM    SCENERY    WHICH    IS    NOT    SURPASSED. 

One  can  often  count  ouu  hundred  vesacU  in  full  sail,  going  in  .lifforent  direc 
tions.     The  "Indian  Rocks"  and  "Hazard's  Castl..-  are  ninonK  the  p..iul«  of 

ijitcrest.  .  ,.   „ 

The  noute  of  Travel-from  New  York,  hy  Bhore  I,ine  Itiiilrond.  conncct.ni? 
with  Pier  Railroad  at  Kint;su.n  SUition.  ..r  l,y  Steamer  thr.msih  I-oiiB  Island  Soi.ml 
to  at.,nint,-ton.  thence  to  the  Pier  via  StoningLun  &  .Narrajranselt  Par  Railroads. 
From  Boston,  by  Providence  and  StoninBt.ui,  tonncctint,'  with  the  Pier  Railroad 
at  Kingston.     Direct  all  comnuiiiicaliotis  to 

S    W.   MATHEWSON   &   CO., 

Narragansett  Pieri  R.  !• 


LINCOLN    HOUSE, 


Cor.  Main  and  Elm  Streets, 
WORCESTER,    MASS. 


GEOKG-K    TOAVKR, 


Propri  etor. 


This  excellent  House  is  the  most  centrally  located  of  nny 
in  the  city. 

Tkrms.— $3.00.  12.50  and  |3.00  per  day,  according  to 
locution  of  rooms. 

Proprietor  also  of  Towi-.n's  Hotel,  the  po[)uhir  seaside 
resoit,  Falmouth  Heiglils,  5Ius«. 


O  IT  S  E , 


Streets, 
^SS. 

Proprietor. 

trally  located  of  nny 
r  day,  acrording  to 
the   popular   seaside 


T  K  OW'S 


IUII» 


ELEGTROTYPim  &  STEREOTYPING. 

205-213    EAST   TWELFTH    STREET, 

AND 

15  Vandewater  Street, 
NEW    YORK. 


They  are  constantly  adding  improvements,  both  in  the 

BINDING  AND  PRINTING  DEPARTMENTS, 

ABd  Offer  to  Puliiisliers  facilities  MBplleil  in  His  country 

FOR  THB 

Rapid  and  Accurate  Production  of  Books. 


ALL   OIWERS  FOR 


JOJ3      PRII^TIISrG 


Promptly  attended  to. 


Estimates  for  Binding  or  Printing  furnished  on  application. 


COZZENS'  HOTBL.-tV>?,v;.6'  iMmUng.  Wal  [omt,  N.T. 

OooDsicT.!-  BuoTiiKii«,  Proprietors. 
This  ologant  and  favorite  mimmcr  resort  «tandR  CD  a  co.nmftndU>| 
.a^"  on    H„  .-est  sid.  of  the  Uu.lsou,  'ir.O  feet  above  th«  r.ver 
;;    lit  one  uule  and  a  half  Houth  of  '•-  ^ihtavv  Aca.^  ^^^ 
West  Point      It  comman.lH  one  of  the  finest  views  on  tl-e  Hudson 
llci  r*^^  very  heart  of  the  Highland.,  and  the  wUdest  and  .nos 
re  :L.ue  scenef,  on  this famou. river,     ^^s location. sremaW^^^^^^ 
loalthfn  ;  no  cn^es  of  sickness  having  originated  -^t  *!»;  ^"^J  "^ 
twenty  five  years.     West  Point  was  selected  as  the  site  of  the  M  b- 
jrAo'enw  partly  because  of  the  healthfulncss  of  the  locality^ 
Tiodn  \s  U'ularly  convenient  for  New  York  faniihes  n.  U 
IB  but  fifty  miles  distant,  and  gentlemen  are  enabled  *»  ^'"^^^J^ 
Jork  daily,  returning  to  Co.zons'  at  night  £  they  desire.     Am  ng 
.be  many  places  of  interest  around  Co.zens'  are  the  U.  S.  Military 
Aca.rmy,  where  daily  military  exercises  of  interest  occur,  ohi  lun 
Putnam  Beverly  Dock,  Robinson  House,  Buttermilk  Falls  .to.    The 
SreHmong  the  historic  Highland.,  are  celebrated  for  their  enchant- 
inT  beauty  lud  one  or  two,  including  the  five-mile  drive  to  Crys U, 
'u'ke,  h     o'  recently  been  laid  out.     Distinguished  v-'^--  -'"/^ 
hig  our  national  officials  and  celebrities  annually  visit  Xcs   Pou^ 
Lademy  during  the  examinations,  which  begin  on  the  l.t  of  June 
ite  hotel  is  built  of  brick,  and  is  so  constructed  that  all  lU  room 
command  delightful  views  of  tae  river  and  mountam  scenery.     It 
wm  — odate  about  400  guests,  who  are  the  most  refined  and  re^ 
itTcla«ses  of  our  metropolitan  society.     The  house  is  kept  ma 
Sle  tl  suit  such  patronage,  and  CoW  Hotel  f-  J  ^"^^ 
among  our  summer  resorts  in  its  quiet  elegance  and  comfort. 

The  tile  is  not  surpassed  by  any  hotel  in  America  ^n  lux^ir  e 
or  style   and  excellent  music  daily  enlivens  the  e-ioynient.s  of  th« 
e  e^Tn   and  unexceptional  resort.     It  can  be  reached  by  the  Hudson 
1  Wer  Sway  to  Garrison's  Station,  whence  a  steam- ferry  convey 
rZngers  to  Co^■.eus•  Dock;  or  by  Day  Line  Steamers  to  ^Vest 
pit  '"th  omnibus  to  Co.zens'  Hotel,  or  the  Mary  Powel   and  Ja. 
r^ldwin  to  Co..zens'.      (Carriages  await  at  Co.zens'  Dock  and 
Wes^plt  the  arrival   of  all  boats  and  trains.     Daily  excursion. 
Is  be  made  from  New  York,  stopT-iug  for  dinner  and  spendmg 
Ze^r  "our  hours  at  the  hotel,  returning  to  Uie  city  the  same  d.y 
rrorgerslhould  not  mistake  the  West  Po">t  or  Government   IoU,l 
frCoLus',  but  drive  to  Cozz..^  JloU'l,  kept  by  GooUsell  B'-o,. 


g,  \Vt»t  Point,  N.  T. 
•n'rtors. 

tandfl  CD  a  cominandln| 
r>0  feot  fthove  tbo  river, 
lio  Militiiiy  Academy  of 
t  views  on  tl'e  Hudson, 
nd  the  wildoRt.  and  inost 
ts  location  is  remarkably 
ginated  ot  this  resort  i& 
I  as  the  site  of  the  Mili- 
1  fulness  of  the  locality. 
New  York  families,  as  II 
u-e  enabled  to  visit  New 
1  if  they  desire.     Among 
is'  are  the  U.  S.  Military 
'  interest  occur,  old  Fort 
ittermilk  Falls,  ttc.    The 
ebratcd  for  their  enchant- 
five-niile  drive  to  Crystal 
nguishcd  visitors,  inclnd 
annually  visit  West  Point 
begin  on  the  l-*t  of  June. 
Btriicted  that  all  its  roomi 
cid  mountain  scenery.     It 
re  the  most  reflned  and  re- 
'.     The  house  is  kept  in  a 
is'  Hotel  stands  unrivaled 
igance  and  comfort. 
>1  in  America  in  luxurieB 
!ns  the  enjoyments  of  tliia 
1  be  reached  by  the  Hudson 
'.nee  a  steam-ferry  conveys 
,y  Liue  Steamers  to  West 
r  the  IMary  Powell  and  Jaa. 
rait  at  Cozzeus'  Dock  and 
d  trains.     Daily  excursiong 
g  for  dinner  and  spending 
ig  to  the  city  the  same  d-iy. 
Point  (ir  Government  Hotel 
I,  kept  by  Ooodiidl  B'-oi. 


PALISADE  MOUNTAIN  HOUSE, 

Onn  of  tho  flnoftt  Hummer  hotels  in  the  worlrl,  is  situatod  on  the 
Lydocli.ir  Point  of  tlio  rallsades  of  the  Hudson  llivnr,  at  Kn^fli:- 
wood,  N.  .1.,  oppoNite  Spuyten  Duyvil.     It  is  rnathed  by  Nortli<iii 
R  l{  ofN  J.  of  W.3M  St.,  or  Chambers  St.,  or  Steamboats  Ad»l  I  ihi 
and   Abixis  from   foot    of    Harrison   Street,  New  York,  and  by 
the    Hudson  River  U.    It.    from    HOth   Street    Depot  to  Inwood, 
and   l>v  small   steamer   ferry  across   the   river.      The   situatum 
is  the  most  beautiful  of  any  suburban  hotel  around  New  York  City. 
The  Palisades  are   four  hundred  fet^t  or  over  above  the  level  of 
the  Oeean,  and  on  one  of  their  highest  and  most  prominent  onl- 
loolcR  stands  the  Mountain  House.     At  its  foot  the  Hudson  washes 
the  Um:  of   the  cliffs  on  whi.l.  it  is  built.     To  the  north,    bold 
sweeps  of  coast,  marked  with  woody  headlands  Mid  capped  with  a 
luxuriant  forest,  stretch  away  into  the  din.  distance      houtlierly, 
tho  spires  of  the  city,  tho  green  hills  of  Staten  Island    and  the 
Kleam  of  the  Narrows  fill  tho  horizon;  in  front,  a  superb  expanse 
of  hill  and  dale,  river,  bay,  and  Sonn.l  spreiwls  itself  for  miles  and 
miles  t«)  the  east ;  while  from  the  upper  windows  the  westeni  view 
embraces  all  that  beautiful  country  Initweeu  the  valley  of    the 
OveriKick  and  'Jie  Orange  Mountains.    The  air  is  exceed-ngly  cleat 
and  salubrious,  and  has  proved  extremely  benehcial  to  mvulids  and 
children  of  delicate  constitutions.    The  hotel  is  supplied  with  water 
from  a  clear,  <!ool,  and  delicious  spring  in  the  forest,  a  mile  to  the 
westward      Tho  pleasant  and  various  ways  of  access  make  it  a 
most  desirable  summer  resort,  particularly  for  gentlemen  doing 
business  in  the  city.     Tho  drives  are  exceeding  beautiful,  and  ex- 
tend for  miles  along  the  Hudson,  affording  entrancing  views  of 
the  noble  river  and  charming  villas  along  its  banks      The  house 
can  accommodate  about  five  hundr«l  guests.     The  rooms  are 
lar-e,  en  mite,  complet<!ly,  richly,  and  tastefully  furnished.     Ihe 
nronrietor  Mr  D.  S.  Hainmonil,  thoroughly  understands  his  husi- 
noss,  and  nothing  is  left  undone  that  could  please  the  most  ex.ict- 
iaa  uuest.    The  cuimne  of  the  house  is  equal  to  any  in  the  country. 
The  grounds  about  the  hou.se  axe  picturesque,  the  walks  charming, 
and  the  river  convenient  for  yachting  and  hoi^tinS-    .^t''^'/'?,*^  ""? 
cold  water,  and  new  bath  houses  are  provided,  by  whirh  all  the  ad^ 
vantages  of  the   saltwater  are   made  available.    An  excellent 
billiunl-room  and  bowling-alley,  a  fine  band  of  music,  and  a  well- 
managed  livery  stable  provide  every  comfort  and  recreaUon  that 
could  be  expected.     The  fact  that  the  first  guests  of  the  M.mntain 
House  continue  to  be  its  steadfast  patrons,  year  after  year,  speak, 
for  its  special  merits  and  healthfulness  more  plamly  than  many 
words     A^nong  the   attractions  of  Englewood,  particulariy  f"f 
rammcs,isthefine  Collegiate  Institute  of  the  Rev.  T.  ti.  Wall, 
lor  young  ladies  and  children,  and  the  Eiiglewoud  Classical  and 
Muthcmatical  S-'hool  for  bovs. 


IN  HOUSE, 

wld,  is  situated  on  tlia 
iidsim  llivnr,  at  KnjfU;- 

is  rooclied  l)y  Nortlicm 
,  or  Steainlumta  A(lf:l|plii 
Kit,  New  York,  and  l.y 
root    Depot  to  Inwood, 

river.      Tlie   situation 
I  around  New  York  City. 
over  above  tlie  level  of 
d  most  prominont  out- 
foot  the  Hudson  wuhIh^h 
It.     To  the  north,    ImiUI 
liiuds  luid  capped  with  a 
HI  distance.     Southerly, 
Htaten  Island,  and  the 
front,  a  superb  expanse 
•ends  itself  for  miles  and 
iiidows  the  western  vi(iW 
ween  tlu;  valley  of    the 
i  air  is  exceedingly  eleat 
henettcial  to  invalids  and 
tel  is  supplied  with  water 
the  forest,  a  mile  to  the 
xys  of  access  make  it  a 
r'ly  for  geiitlemun  doing 
ieding  beautiful,  and  ex- 
ing  entrancinjf  views  of 
r  its  banks.     The  house 
guests.     The  rooms  are 
stef ully  furnished.     The 
Illy  understands  his  husi- 
;d  please  the  most  extiot- 
lal  to  any  in  thf  country, 
que,  the  walks  charming, 
I  boating.     Gas,  liot  and 
ided,  by  whii  h  all  the  ad- 
available.    An  excellent 
;nd  of  music,  and  a  well- 
[ifort  and  recreation  that 
!t  guests  of  the  Mountain 
IS.  year  after  year,  speakg 
more  plainly  than  many 
flewood,   particularly  fol 
of  the  Rev.  T.  ti.  Wall, 
Englewoud  Classical  and 


A 


ALBANY  AND    NEW    YORK 
Day   Line   Steamers 

On  TiiK  Hudson  Ulveu 


Summer  Arrunncmenl  for  IMcniure  Travel. 

THE    STEAMBOATS 

C.  VIBHARI)  AND  DANIEL  DREW 

LEAVE    NEW    YORK    E  AILY 


(SlINDWII    KXCKl'TKI)), 


OOIWO    33-OE,XII. 


cjo:;no  south. 


rethy  .SI *••»'» 

anh.si *-o« 


^;r<lck  firry. 


W.'iH 


J'.M. 

XeHbiirir^ /^.  JO 

7\)K.<i-A*f  »•/»«/« ^'^^ 

Ji/thiebeck  ^-^^ 

ffaiiiirrliet ,».  4*^ 

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JIudton    ^      , 

AhlUNY ff-^^ 


~"  A.M. 

^MI.IJVV ''•■^^ 

A„>/>0„ ^(^■'i^^ 

VaUkill f'<'<* 

Saiif/ertiet //.iH 

r.M. 

Khiiirtiiik /if.^A 

■p,}HI/hki<p»ie ^-'■^0 

^en■l>uryh 1''r^n 

West  'J^jint X?. .50 

Aynck  I'vrry -^-'^ 

liliW  YOHK: 

nm  -v/ f-f^ 


CONNECTING  AT  ALBANY  WITH  ALL  POINTS  WEST 
VIA  N.Y.  C.  n.  R. 
tar  TRIP  TICKETS  from  New  York  to  We.t  Point  and  New 

''"tc;;^":r:rc^:>""c^"".. hu.  n.,™.,. ...  ......  o. 

•^"'"'^EAUS     CAN     BE     HAD     ON     THE     BOATS. 

loavc  AU-anv  ut  «.«-  A.M.  on  arrival  of  St.  Lo„l«  Expr...,  on  th.  N.w  Vort 
Centra.  ItMUouU.  ^^^^^    ^^^   ^^|_g^^   q_   ^_    ^^    ^^^  york; 


vV    YORK 
ners 

Mire  Travel. 


TS 

WA.  DREW 

lAlLY 

)),         •■     '! 

:;i<JO  SOUTH. 

^  a7u7 

yv ■»••»« 

,         /O.iO 

-/         //.oo 

■Net "if 

r.M. 

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ifiptie f-'lO 

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r+>i«/ '^•'''^ 

r.rny ^•'f' 

YOUK: 

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r_y.Sf •^••^g* 

ALL  POINTS  WEST 

R. 

to  West   Point  and   New 

inT  Hniliimd  iiro  niceived  oi 

THE     BOATS. 
jiilii  Exiirtjt™,  on  tliu  N':w  Vorl 

G.  T.  A.,  New  York". 


NEW     JERSEY    STEAMBOAT    CO 

PEOPLE'S  EVENING  LINE 

NKW  YOIiK  AND  A  I.HAN  Y 

Dt'llINd  Till'.  SKASON  or  NAVMiA  lin\ 
THE     MAONiriOENT    STEAMERS    OF    THW     LINE     WILL 

j^i:avi:   ni:w  voiik. 

Rvory  Work  I)«y  .t  «  P.M.,  from  '■l.r  41,  North  River,  a-follnw*: 


1^  U  KV^. 

Capl  S.  J.  r  jE, 

MONDAY. 

WEDNE'WAY. 

FRIDAY. 


ST.    ,1C)ITN, 

Cipt.  T.  0.  CHRKJOPHtH, 

TUESDAY. 

THURSDAY. 

SATURDAY. 


Arriving  In  All«.ny  1„  tin..' t.Monnwt  will,  inorninx  imli.H  NORTH,  EAST 
nn.i  WEST.  _      _,__ 

T^KAVIO    A1.I«/\NV 
Hvrry  wr.'k   .l«y.   at  8:00  P.M.,  from  Sto!imt,o.it  r  ending 


HT.  .TOITN, 

MONDAY. 

WEDNESDAY. 

FRIDAY. 


TUESDAY. 

THURSDAY. 

SATURDAY. 


,      ,      i.v,  »Ti    T!ABt.Y  TRAINS  f'T  tii>'  SOUTH  niiil 
uionLU'4.  ,  - - 

FOR    TICKETS    IN    NEW    YORK 

U mit^a,  nr  Kx.<.r«i.m  Tick«K  rn,.  VAHS.vaK  only. 

JOHN  O.  HoWIlT, 

rt,;,/.  7'»r.  /1«« 


W.  H.  DREW,  ,     R-  P'  OLAPP, 

s!  L  MAVofGinral  Passe  g«r  Agoli.'rior  41  North  Rivor,  New  York. 


Erie  Ra^ilw^y. 


'westward.       \junea5,1877.\       EASTWARD. 


STATIONS. 


New  York.      Arr. 

Twoniy-thirii  St.    " 

CVftiubers  St.       " 

Jersey  City.        " 

Putcrbon. 

Gcishin. 

Middletown. 

Port  Jcrvis. 


Lve, 


4 

Night 
Exp' 


Hono.-iilftle.      I.ve. 


30  pm 

10 

55 

20 

57  am 

41 

67 


8  12 

NewYork  Atlantic 


Exp. 


H.OO  PM 
7.55  " 
7.4H  •• 
6.23  " 
5.45  " 

4.60  " 


7..'30 


Liickawoxen 

Hnneuck. 

Deposit. 

BuKquchiinna. 

Uri'Ht  Bend. 

Binghamton. 

Owego. 

Wnverly. 

Klniirn. 

Corning. 


Rath. 
Wnylaiid. 

Avon. 
Uocliester. 


Lve. 


Hornellsville., 
Attica. 
Arr.        HalTalo. 

NittKira  Falls. 
Suspension  Bridge. 


it.l2  • 
7.25  ' 
8.  .55  ' 
0.20  ' 
5.50  ' 
5.22  ' 
4.40 
;i.55 
3.18 
2.3fi 


2.;i5 


Exp. 


7.30  AM 
7.25  " 

7.(i5  " 

h.2:j  " 

4.40  " 
3.43  " 


04 
23 

01  •■ 

25  '• 
.5:1  " 
.30  " 

50  AM 

,14  •' 
.12  " 

.08  •' 


12.55  " 
12.28  " 
11.48  PM 

11.00  " 

10.10  " 

0.-.3  " 

S.47  •' 
8.10  " 


O.Ofi 
8.08 
0.55 
ti.OO 


H.57PM 
11.15 
11.55 

2.30  AM 


Lve. 


Genesee. 
Ulean. 
"        Snliimaiiea. 
Arr.        Dunkirk. 


1.08 

11.01  PM 

!  0.45  " 

7.40  •' 

7.:i5  " 


8.50  ' 
6.30  ■ 
5.15  ' 
4.;!5  ' 
4  30 

7.21 
(i.lO 
5.35 
7.15 


0.46 
5.18 
4.40 
4.00 


-I- 


6.35  ' 

4.10  ' 

2.50  ' 

2.05  ' 

2.00  ' 

5.20 
4.09  ' 
3.?5 
1.05 


THE 


ERIE     RAILWAY     COMPANY. 

TO  THE  TRAVELING  PUBLIC. 


■During  the  Centennial  Sea^^on-nix  months,  closing  November  10.  187B-Tho 
Erie  Railway  carried  almost  3.000.0O0  passen^^ers,  witl.ont  a  single  ace.de^o 
Uf"  oriimb,  or  the  lo.^s  of  a  piece  .,f  baggage.  And  for  a  whole  year,  the  offlci  .1 
records  of  the  United  Btiitc...  Post  offlco  Dep,.irtment  show  the  arrivals  of  trie 
RaUway  trains  in  New  York,  on  t^ne,  to  be  from  16  to  87  per  .x-ut.  ahead  of  com- 
peting lines.     Facts  well  worthy  t.««  consideration  "' t';'^i;'"»-„„,,T,™ 

QiiTvaldup^nU^vA^nt.  Oceral  Passenger  Agent. 


W^Y. 

KASTWARD. 

1 

4 

8 

12 

Night 

NewYork 

Atlantic 

Exp. 

Exp. 

Exp. 

r. 

1.80  pm 

8.00  PM 

7.30  AM 

1.10  " 

7.55  " 

7.25  " 

12.55  " 

7.-13  •■ 

7.(J5  " 

* 

12.20  '• 

6.23  " 

6.23  " 

e. 

10.57  AM 

5.45  " 

. 

10.41  " 

— 

4.40  " 

il.67  '• 

4.60  " 

3.43  " 

e. 

7.30  " 
9.12  •' 

2.:i5  " 

- 

7 

4.U4  '• 



( 

7.25  " 

2.23  "    12.55  " 

« 

6.55  " 

2.01  •■    12.28  " 

• 

0.20  " 

1.25  '•    11.48  PM 

^ 

5.50  " 

12..W  "         - 

» 

5.22  " 

12.30  "  111.00  " 

< 

1  4.40  " 

11.50  am 

10. 10  " 

4 

i  ;i.55  " 

11.14  •• 

«.v3  " 

1 

!  3.18  " 

10.12  " 

8.17  •' 

' 

2.36  '• 

10.08  •' 

8.10  " 

T 

_ 

0.06  •' 

6.46  " 

It 



S.08  " 

5..I8  " 

ti 



6.55  " 

4.40  " 

— 

6.00  '• 

4.00  " 

i4 

'  1.08  •' 

8.50  '• 

6.35  " 

It 

11.01  PM 

6.30  " 

4.10  " 

(4 

0.45  " 

5.15  " 

S.50  " 

i* 

7.40  ■' 

4.;!5  •' 

2.05  " 

4* 

7.35  " 

4. .30  "  1  2.00  " 

^ 

4» 



7.21  '•  ;  5.20  " 

44 



6.10  "  i  4.09  " 

44 



5.35  "      3.?5  " 

II 

— 

7.15  "  1  1.05  " 

r     COMPANY. 

UBLIC. 

osing  November  10.  1876— The 
«,  witlioiit  n  single  acdilent  t« 
nd  for  a  whole  year,  the  omciitl 
Tieiit  show  the  arrivals  of  Krie 
16  to  27  per  (X-ut.  ahcml  of  com- 

of  triivelerB. 

JNO.  N.  ABBOTT, 

Ociieral  I'uanenger  Aamt. 


CITIZENS'  LINE  OF  STEAMERS 

BETWEEN 

NEW    YORK    AND    TROY, 

,in.r  v,iih  Nev7  York  Central,  Albany  &  Susquehanna,  Rensselaer  <c 
"""sltoga  TroyTBoslon,  Fi.chburg,  Central  Vermon,,  and  Adiron- 
"alk  H  JlroLs,  and  Lake  George  and  Lake  Ohampla^n  S.eamer.. 


THE  NEW  AND  MAGNIFICENT  FATACE  STHAMEllS 

'CITY  OF  TROY"  &  "SARATOGA" 

Leave  New  York  Daily,  Saturdays  excepted,  at  6  P.M., 
From  Pier  49,  North  Bivar,  foot  Lerov  Street. 

ArrivlnR  at  Troy  at  0  A.M.,  eonnccting  with  all  morning  trains  North,  East. 
™U01I  TICKETS  BOI.n_ANIlBArHU^r.J.HKCKKB  TO  AL.  r^^^ 

^-r^iar'\n;]i^t 

^^^■^^^:A^^I^^^x^i^'o^^f  i^ 

l^.r^f<^!;^f^rr:nr=^^^;lle.^£^^^^ 
=^,;^,;^^rj'su^r;:;Lf'Cng;h^rr;^-roo,n,heatedi,y~ 

MmIh  vernal  im  the  Kiimnian.  ptmi.  .. 

JOSEPH  CORNELL,  Gen.  Sup  t. 

G.  M.  LEWIS,  Gen.  Ticket  Ag't.       WM.  H.  HITTOHINS,  Gen.  Pass.  Ag',. 


FALL  RIVER  LINE 

Between  New  York  and  Boston, 


VIA. 


5n    Rl    Daily  (Suiiduys,  June  11th  to  Sopt  10th.  incl 
r I  IVI .  from  Pier 28,  N.R.,  ft.  of  Murray  St  ;  4  VM.  iu  i 


8TBAMEH.S  LEAVE  NEW  YOllK  AT 

usive," 
winter. 

THE  MAMMOTU  PALACE  STEAMEltS 

BRISTOL,  PROVIDENCE, 

COMMANDER,  A.  G.  SIMMONS.  COMMANDEIl,  li.  M.  SIMMONS 

LAEGE8T,  FIKE8T,  AND  MOST  OOSTLT  IN  THE  WORLD. 
Trains  leave  Bostou  from  the  Old  Colony  R.  U.  Depot,  corner 
South  and  Kneeland  Sts. —Express,  3:30  P  M.  ^runs  through  to 
Newport,  allowing  an  opportunity  of  a  visit  of  three  hours  at  that 
fashionable  watering  place).  Accommodation  at  4:30  P  M.  ; 
Steamboat  Express,  0  P.M.  (Sundays,  July  Ist  to  Sept.  2a.  m- 
clusive.  at  7  P.M.)— connecting  with  these  magnificent  btoamers 
at  Fall  River. 

SteaTTiers  leave  Newport  at  8:30  P.M. 
The  Very  Best  Route  to  and  from  New  York,  Boston,  Taunton, 
New  Bedford,  Martha's  Vineyard.  Nantucket,  Cape  Cod,  the  White 
Mountains,  and  all  pciuis  East,  South,  and  West. 

■IAI.L'§  CEI.EBRATEO  BAIVDS 
Accompany  each  of  the  Steamors  of  this  Line  during  the  Season 
of  Plcnsure-Travrl,  and  entertain  passengers  every  evening  with 
a  OUAM>  riiOMEAADE  CONCERT.  This  is  a 
Novni-  and  fascinatino  feature  possessed  by  no  other  Line  on 
Long  Island  Sound. 

FOE  TICKETS  AND  BTATEK00M8 
in  New  York,  apply  at  529  Broadway ;  Brondw.iy,  cor.  23d  St. ; 
Dodd's  Exi)rcs.s  Office,  944  Broadway  ;  and  4  Court  St. ,  Brooklyn  ; 
at  all  principal  Hotels  and  Ticket  Offices  ;  at  the  OlBce  on  the  Pier, 
and  on  board  of  Steamers. 

In  Boston,  at  No.  3  Old  State  House  and  at  Old  Colony  R.  R. 

Depot,  c     11. 

Through  Tickets  sold  by  all  the  principal  Railroads  East,  Soutl] 
and  West.     Bugg.n«i!  checked  to  destination. 

THE  ONLY  DIEEOT  LINE  TO  AND  FKOM  NEWPORT. 

CiifT"  AHk  for  Tickets  via  Fall  River  Line. 

BORDEN  &  LOVELL,  Agents,  J.  R.  KENDRICK,  Sup't 

Kc'c   i'lirk 

GEO.  L  CONNOR,  Gen'l  Pass'r  Agt.,  New  York. 


I  LINE 

id  Boston, 

3UK  AT 

)  Sept  10th,  inclusive,' 

ay  St  ;  4  I'.M.  iu  winter. 

EAMEllS 

OVIDENCE, 

yiANDKIl,  I!.  M.  SIMMONS 

iT  IN  THE  WORLD, 
ony  R.  K.  Depot,  corner 
P  M.  i^runs  tbroiigb  to 
sit  of  three  hours  at  tliat 
odation  at  4:o0  P  M.  ; 
luly  lab  to  Sept.  2d,  in- 
16  magnificent  Steamers 

t  at  8:30  P.M. 
Tork,  Boston,  Taunton, 
ket,  Cape  Cod,  the  White 
lid  West. 

I  Line  during  the  Season 
igors  every  evening  with 
JNCEKT.  This  is  a 
ised  by  no  other  Line  on 

'EK00M8 

Krondway,  cor.  2'?d  St.  ; 

id  4  Court  St. ,  Brooklyn  ; 

at  the  Office  on  the  Pier, 

md  at  Old  Colony  R.  R. 

|)al  Railroads  East,  South 
a  on. 

D  FKOM  NEWPORT. 

II  River  Line. 

J.  R,  KENDRICK,  Sup't 
Agt.,  New  York. 


HOTEL  BRUNSWICK, 

Doylston   St.,  cor.  Clarendon, 
BOSTON,    MASS, 


J,  MV.  WOLCOTT,    Proprietor. 

"  The  New  Fire-Proof  Palace  Hotel— the  '  Brunswick'— is  ono 
of  the  linest  and  most  perfect  Hotels  in  the  world.  The  best 
class  of  travel,  and  iu  fact  all  the  notabilities  stop  there, '"—//oaJ 
ll<-]ii>rter. 


CENTRAL  nmm  railroad 


FOR 


-   White,  Franconia  and  Mansfield  Mountains, 

LAKES    CHAMPLAIN,   GEORGE,    DUNMORE    AND 
MEMPREMAGOG.  ' 

Ull'.elon,  Pronie,  Crawlord,  Twin  Mountain  and  Fabyan  Houses. 

Bethlehem.  Jcffer»on,  and  Mt.  WaMngton;  Lebanon,  Clarendon, 
MidcUetown,  Sheldon,  Ilighgate,  Alburgh  and  Matsena  Springs. 


TO    THE    TOURIST. 

This  Company  issues  anuually  a  book  entitled  the  "  Sumn^ei 
Excumonist,"  handsomely  illustrated,  giving  a  list  of  routes  and 
rates  for  -'Excursion  TkkHs,"  also  a  full  de^cription  of  all  routes 
and  summer  resorts,  which  is  now  ready  for  distribution,  and  can 
be  ol)tained  ''FREhV  on  appMcation  in  person  or  1)y  letter,  ot  all 
Ticket  Offices  in  Boston.  New  York,  Philadelphia,  Baltimore, 
Washington,  Ciuciimuti,  Louisville,  Albany,  Utica,  Syracuse, 
Elmira,  Rochester,  Buffalo,  Niagara  Falls,  Montreal,  Ottawa, 
Quebec  and  White  Mount  ins. 

PRIKCIPAT.     OFFICES: 

417  Broadway,  New  York.  Wm.  F.  Smith.     Agt 

322  WashingtoA  Street  Boston.  T  Edward  Bond,    " 

L.  MILLES.  CHAS.  A.  BROWN,  S.  W.  CUMMINGS^ 

0,„.  S.wt.  Traffic.  Trav.  Agl.,  St.Alban.,  Vt.  Ge,i.  Pa,>.  AqI. 


RAILROAD 


jld  Mountains, 
DUNMORE    AND 


and  Fftbyan  Houses. 

;  Lebanon,  Cltirendon, 
Tiid  Manaena  Springt. 


1ST. 

entitled  the  "Summer 
,ing'  n  list  of  routes  and 
lehcription  of  all  routes 
lor  distribution,  and  can 
eraon  or  Vty  letter,  ot  nil 
■hiladelphia,  Baltimore, 
bany.  Utica,  Syracuse, 
dls,   Jlontreal,   Ottawa, 

rCES: 

Wm.  F.  Smith,     A^t 
T   Edward  Bond,    " 

S.  W.  CUMMINGS,. 

7.  Oeii.  PiUa.  Agt. 


THE  "AMEEICAN," 

BO  STO  N , 

Having  reduced  its  rates,  offers  to 

FAMILIES,  TOURISTS  and  theTRAVELING  PUBLIC, 

SUPEIIIOK    ACCOMMODATION'S 

At  $3.00  and  $3.B0  per  Day. 

It  is  the   only  transient  Hotel  (on  the  American  Plan)  with 
EUNNING  WATEE  IN  EVEEY  CHAMBEE. 
Is  perfectly  ventilated.     No  dark  rooms  in  the  house.    Contams 

Passenger  Elevator.  Suites  and  Apartments. 

with  Baths  and  Closets  adjoining. 

HAS  SIX  STAIRWAYS  FROM  TOP  TO  BOTTOM, 

And  every   security  against  fire. 


"  It  is  ore  of  the  most  attractive  and  best  managed  of  New 

England  Hotels."     K   Y.  Mail 

LEWIS    RICE    &    SON. 

86  H»nover  Street. 


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Thin  wonderful  mineral  fiumtain  wii»  discovered  In  Febniary,  187(1.  Tl  li 
«.J.Vo„The  U.Juu,„  avenue,  ,>,,o  and  u  half  milen  «,uth  of  Pri'-P^'JfV'i^^.'J 
SaruLiua  Snrlims.  The  water  vein  was  xtinek  by  the  drill  In  the  >»",  ,f-*>'^  "'^ 
L, m-  o,^  hundre-d  and  ihir,y-tw,.  fret  heuenth  ''■"  «'^'"7,™^-^^  dX"  i 
K^,.,.i  i..  »h..  r,».k  iBflve  and  a  half  inehen  In  ilmnieter,  and  lU  leci  uetp,  aim  i» 
K  w,th"a"^^''jk"t,'ln.C''enc,,s..d  w..h  iren,  ^}^^^J'^^^^^>^:^^^ 
Analysis  of  (mc  U.  d.  Onlluu  by  l'ro,c«B.jr  0.  i.  Ohandi-kb,  1  h.U.,  ot  commoia 
Colle({o  Sehoiil  of  Mines  : 


nlcnrbonateof  Tlaryta. 
Biearbdnate  of  Iron.... 

Sulphate  of  I'otasha  ...  U.;118 

Pbosiihate  ot  Soda traee. 

)!iboruie  of  Smla trace. 

Ali.minii traee. 

.Siiiia "■*i<'B 

Organic  matter trace. 

Total  solid  contents.. .  !K(1.54ti 


3.(111  i^rains. 
ll.mu      " 


'  ChUiride  of  Smllnm.. .  .Btia.USO  Krains. 

Chloride  of  Pot»«<inm.  2AXM  ''^ 

llromlde  of  Sodium 2.212  || 

loilide  of  Sodium 0.2-18 

Fluoride  of  Calcium..  .    trace. 

Bicarbonate  of  I.itliia. .     tt.U(i.J  ' 

Bicarbonate  of  Smla. .  .  71.*12  '| 

Birarl).  of  Maunesia..  .14ll.o43  '^ 

BieaibonaU!  of  Lime  .  .ICS.HW  ' 

Bicarbonate  of  Strontia    (1.120  '  

Carbonic  .^cidGas  in  1  U.S.  Gal 45UW2  ctib.in. 

P«»«''y  ; W  Ftth. 

It  wiU  l^Xervid^hiVihe'Vater  u'stTOhKi^ 

Aan'gWhedUronrftosh  water  or*  the  mingling  of  foreign  .ub.tanc 
''""xf  !^rdiynT^e„°cVit-.''ercU  are    marvelous,  especially  in  c.u„.eou. 

l«bl<S  iVstem     Gerier  Water  operates  with  excellent  effect  upon  the  Kidney., 
feebled  .ys^m     uey  l«j^^  ^^^  ^^^^^  ^^^  ^^^^^        , ,,  ^^    ^u  ,  In  d.s- 

•olvinatl"  chalk  or  limestcme  and  urate  deposits  in  Uheumntisni  and  (Ion 
A?«.  Aperient  or  Oathartio  the  water  should  be  taken  in  the  ■""'"""«• 
It  Is  sold  in  ca»e.s  of  four  dozen  l'in:s,  two  do/.en  Pints,  or  two  do/.en  Qu  irta, 

Wd   u  iZck  T  n.^.ed  Itarrels  containing  .'10  ^'alinns^  f..r  draught  by  '  nit-'V-';^^ 
The  3BrinB  property  ia  not  raananed  by  a  Sto<-k  Cumpm;>-.  a"d  for   he  i  ur 

poJ^?  S^'trpVo'prietor  has  adopted  only  the  name  ''  Oeyer  Spring.       , 
Address  (.riAaf.u    piiinii', 

lAOOB  M.  ADA-».  I'ropr.  S-^- '"««  Si-nngs,  N.  V 


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ed  In  Fcbniary,  187(1.  11  !• 
I  south  of  priiioipnl  \\otr.t,  >l 
10  drill  in  the  binlVeyr  linio- 
!•  mirfiice  rock.  Thi)  orillci!, 
jtpr,  mid  I'W  feet  deep,  nud  U 
the  depth  of  elKhty-flvc  feet. 
ANDi.KB,  I'h.l).,  of  Columbia 

:eofnmyt«.  8.(11 1  (iraiiiB. 

te  of  Iron....  d-MTJ      " 

.f  rotasFa  ...  (1.318      " 

of  Poda trace. 

I  Soda trace. 

trace 

;■; (i.(i06    " 

latter trace. 

I  contents...  !l".(1.54ti      " 

..  .45».(l82ciib.in. 
...      l.OIl 

■■.,■ . .        W  Ftth. 

I'liarKcd  with  valmibl''  medl(d 
Kjiider.iiicu  of  (infleimblcfi  the 
leiiiciitH  in  iwrfi-'Ct  Nolutiou, 
lid  mnv  lie  pnwrved  for  agea 
iK-4iled  iS2  feet  beneath  a  solid 

0  wasti  or  drniimj,'e. 

e  its  properties  subjected  to 
igUng  of  foreign  substancee 

'louR,  cspcclttlly  in  ciitatieoiit 
also  in  Kidnry  Diteaxe,  liver 
AcUlllv  of  Stomach,  ConUlpn- 

!  at  the  same  time,  by  proper 
k  tonic  and  builder  up  of  mi  in. 
client  effect  upon  the  Kidneys, 
or  btone,  and  is  effectual  in  dis- 

1  llheumntiiiiii  and  (Imit. 

1  be  taken  in  the  iiininiiiK. 
■■en  Pints,  or  two  dozen  Qi'iirts, 
lus.  for  dmu^ht  by  liruf.'v'iJtj). 
ock  Coinpnnv.  and  for  the  pur 
he  name  "  (jeyser  Spring.'    ^ 
EYSKU    SVUlNti, 

Siir.itoga  SpiiiiKS,  N.  Y 


THE 

CONGRESS  AND  EMPIRE 

spring  Waters  of  Saratoga, 

,        ,  indtil.  ,,  without  producing  debility,        :     '       ,fji?l 

Tteyaetprouii.   .    indpi  /u  thi.  niHo  with  ordinary  iMtha         .      At  the 

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'"''^iir.i;:;^!;;::^ -keep,  th.  -^^^x>-:^zz''^::^X'^:;T^ 
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THE  COLUMBIAN  SPRING  WATER 

U  u-tiversally  aclu.o-.vledged  to  be  X^f^^f;^^ZJ'i::Zu.r  w'^Th: 
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!:?^^''»r^^<.iS^---"^         "^"""'^  """"""^ '" " 

^"JiSr:^;  being  pureW  -'-"i;,- /jie'L^nH'Slli^rl^^'^ 

""^Jvery  genuine  botUc  of  Congress  Water  ha,  a  large  "  C  "  rai«=d  on  the  gl.». 
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None  Genuine  Sold  on  Draught. 

wat^z^rv»^p^»^---^-'--^^^^ 

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Or,  SARATOGA  SPRINGS,  N.  T. 

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■rue    WreBlc.l    MedrJurTHr^.M.  ry  Mii.c   tli.<   rrculloii 

or ;;;!:«,  rrnLu..,  <  o„... ..c.. «»..« « -'  j--^;;- 

tlon  U!<  t)i<' pro-    SKB^BHBw'^B^^^^I^SI^K^^    nt  y  <'ll><'r  plim 

uniiiniiiit'^'ii'x't  ^«3BBi^BiH^^S^5S^55w^5v  '^'<"  *'"  '""'" 

thnt  over  liitit      /j^^^FW*^an5S|MAH)   rrnl    xcrvtuo 
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iioimliitlim     of      s5SSS!S^i^^^Sz^^aBC55%    nf  thiMirlim   » 

.mllimry    pUn-        J*^      V  T*"   *U>«|fc  V       *\  V      fIow  m  .,.■.!.  n, 

:,'::,•  .vculr..  ro  ho  worr  conthumlly  to  c-IT.rt «  cr.'  i  bvjl  U,.  K.  «;^^[  ';;',7,;;";.;',:  i" 'f,i 

,.hy;.rln„H  In  nil  a.^.«  h,»v..  th.,r,.M>,h  y    ',<";'7'.'),"'' ^Vn  v,,    .J-  i"  »  l'"^'  "" 

C:,pHi,M,n.:  I.at  it  i-nnly  nf  v.ry  nM..,,!  M«t>.  '''»',  Ir^",,'   I       ■v..m.I.tU.I  .»>■.•. 

■IT.otoa  by  Dr.  Melvln'.  Oap.loum  P0'°»' ,*^,''f,*""i     ii„.ir  pr.uilr... 
oriiy  ..v.T  nil  ,.tl,.T  plnst.TH.  th,.y  n!'".'''-^r"y  '''„'':,'"  J.    i  ^|  »n.'l.  VnK.«  n. 

KiTt  fur  Dr.  M«lvln'B  Oapiioum  Porou.  *^,'"X;,,,i.";;^^^   ,,,,,1  n«i.-k  in  it « 
j„ur  <,wn  .•onvir.ion«  of  il-  "on.t.Tfnl  cITrriH     .^ ''''    ''h  P-  yrf"!  .        1^  ^^  .^  ,.  ,„, 

notion,  v.m  rnn  rdy  on  its  8«f.iy  for  'l'^';"'    '    ;.    ,'J''  ,^,r'n       ,  .nMnufnfUU^  of 
from  liNia  nn.l  oIHlt  iH.i-on.m.  '"'»<^''^»\' '"''"'  ''^/'J^^^^ 
orllnary  plii«tcn>.     One  trinl  i*  n  siifflL-icnt  Kunrnnteo  of  il«  mriii", 

^"'^i';:rS^;.'ri;;'^elvin;.  Oap.i.nxm  Porou.  l^-^ter.  m;;. 

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lnpfor«"B,KHt  vvush.- there  Mm   ""thing  n.orc  eo,„h.dve  tn  com  o,-       1      c 
vv.,icr  can    he  fo.m.l    Bhix.rt    universally,     hut    the    nrtiele    of     SnI.N,,    ,  m 
To,let   So,,,,  is  not    so  rea.iilv    ol,t.in..,i.     A    little   fo.e,hnu-.t.    ■'""•««■••"■ 
nuihletlu.f.v..linK„u01ietoohu,in   this  ho  gnrntly  covete,!  a.tiele.     Ihel-nL 
S„aps  ,n-...lnee,l  by    AI.IAN    HAY    CO,,    have   been,   hy   onnnert   French  an-l 
Ccrman  Chemists,  pronounced  totally  free  from  injurious  inBrca.,n.»,  an,l  hen.c 
intelliKent  people  demand  them. 


Salesroom,  1179  Broadway,  New  York. 

Works,  38th  Street,  N.  R. 


OMPANY, 

Ineorp.  1874. 

Toilet  Soaps, 

IFUMERY. 


Iiistj-  nionthR,  am  contlmiiilly  long- 
iiure  ooiidiicive  tii  comfort.  Pure 
,1  thr  nrtirlo  of  AVr/w/,,  I'm- 
litth'  forillioifia.  however,  «iU 
;r™tly  covctwl  nitirlr.  The  ToiliC 
vp  liicn.  by  eniiin'tit  Frniich  nml 
.111  injuricjiirt  iiigioili.  ii'B,  ami  lieiiuo 


,  Mew  York. 

s,  38th  Street,  N.  R. 


WINDSOR    HOTEL, 

FIFTH    J^ VENUE, 

NEW     YORK. 

HAWK.    WAITE    &    WETHERBEE, 

The  Win.li«r  l«.norc  maRnlftccnt  an.l  eommodions.  and  contain,  more  r.al 
comfort  Ihiin  any  other  Hotel  in  America.  r,.Ri,i«n«!.< 

It-h«aUo„i.rt.-i:ghtful.  lK.ing  .nrro.mde.1  by  the  inoKt  fashionable  re«,.Iencc> 
in  Ne«-  York;  it  >.  also  near  the  famons  Central  Park,  ani  wilh.n  thrre  minutes 
«alk  of  llie  Granil  Central  ruvilway  Station.  The  rooms,  5UU  li.  iiumber,  with  all 
them.Hlemln.,irovement.,«re  e.,«>rla'ly  n.lapte.1  for  travol.-rs;  this  Ilotc  "1  o 
hn»  elegant  apartments  ,«  «»»",  for  f^nnilies,  permanent  or  transient.  The  lish  . 
ventilation,  an,lsanita.7.... allele '>r'-l'<Tf<-t.  ""'l  "«  rot  ex.elM  by  any  hotel 
on  either  eontinent.     Its  t.il.le  is  of  miexceptionable  excellence. 

SAMUEL  HAWK  CHARLES  C.  WAITE, 

GARDNER   WETHERBEE, 

Ltile  !•/  Uevcre  IUiuhc,  RanUin. 


Phelps,  Dodge  &  Co., 

OLIPF  ST,,  between  John  and  lulton, 
TVe^v  York. 

IMPORTERS    AND     DEALERS     IN 

TIN  AND  ROOFING    PLATES, 

OF  ALL  SIZES  AND  KINDS, 

PIG  TIN,  RUSSIA  SHEET  IRON, 
Oharooal  and  Oommon  Sheet  Iron, 

l^KAD       STIKlflT     ZINO,     COPPKK. 

SPELTER,  SOLDER,  ANTIMONY,  Ac 

JIANUFACTUUERS  OF 

POPPER,     BRASS,     AND     W  I  B  B. 


I*     :jmmm.^  ^^^  ®  9^; 


e  &  Co., 

and  lulton, 

BALERS     IN 

G    PLATES, 

KINDS, 

3:eet  iron, 

Sheet  IroOf 

ro,    coppKi*. 

IMONY,  &c 
a  OF 
AND     WIBB. 


massasoit  house, 

m.  «.  e.  s.  chapin, ../■•-™-"-  ^^-^- 

'brevoort  house, 

Fifth  Avenuo,  near  Washington  Square,  New  York. 

A  ,„ut  muu  ^ru,  a  ne.tZ:::::^^^^^:^^'^-'^^^^''"^'^ '« '"'"•"'"  "'-^  '^ 

,;,,,«,,,/,,m<H..so/««»r«m,«-.V«-'^^^'»^^  ^    ^^^  ^^.^^^^  K.sl.lent  Proprietor. 

Fifth  Ave„uc.   near  Washing,.  Jcp.u.|^.-^"y;-;--^ 
bnlim,>R  of  those  «ele,-t    "■^•'y  .'  "'  ^»'    ^^  .^".vv  •«!«.  -U'SinV  tin'  .noveaienl  np- 

B  ,l.>re,l  uptown,  and  many  ''"'^  '„  '^,;"'thc  m™tf.ivnr.,blev...ult.  wer.!  attained 
ftwav  from  businesK  :  but.  on  theennlrarv.  inc  ^_,,^,  ,,„^  ,,„,.„„, 

U^mtv,.n.,  fron,  the  {-^f  ""'i'^l-.'^'^^^.^,  ""^  ,vTb  e  r ei-utation  for  its  eni-ioe  ,md 
llieU  nmnv  years,  maintained  «'<'  ""'^',™  „,?,,, L  ,,  Kiimiie  than  all  the  other 
has  entertained  mmv-  "'  '  «•.,V'^;^^  ,' '  \o f  '.^' o'.nferts  tl.an  any  Karopean 
b,.tel-^  in  the  <nty, .  Tl.e  1\"; .  '"^..'Y;!  '  irst  resort  ..f  Europeans,  epi-  ares  and 
hotel  on  the  Atneiiean  "'',"■,„- 'i,'.;t"  I?„  repulation  is  strouKer  to-day  tljau 
experienee.1  travelers  '""'>="■  f'„,'^'',,inet  ennnoi.  be  surpassed.  It  .s  .iiuet. 
ever,  while  the  ,hara<-ter  ^f  '\"  "7,  "fl'",, ,  o„lv  lb,'  best-of  evorythmiJ.  Mr. 
elegant,  reline.i,  and  '"V'  *;"  '^ ^  ,"[,„m  ,M  uf  thiseUy,  does  n.,t  wealien  hia 
Waite-h  conneeti.ai  with  the  iie«  ^\\"''""'  '  \f  „„.  unKVOouT,  who>e  eonetanl; 
interest  in  or  t'ersonal  attent.on  to  tla  d  Uds  m^      n       ,|,^^.  ■  j^^_^^,, 

K^.- Crimes  fllr^^^n^d^ulel^-'"-'  -  '"  Hceovd«„oe  w.th  the 
present  times. 


SAFES 


SCALES 


i-^O'HE    CHEAPEST 

lRVmSAFE%8CALEC0. 

265  BROADWAY  Af.Y. 
721  CHESTNUT  SI  PH/LA.  PA. 
m  SENECA  ST.  CLEVE.  0.^ 


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lEAPEST 

5CALEC0. 

Y  N,Y. 

:phila.pa 

CLEVE.  0. 


^LJLYN    HOUSE. 


HARVFORD,  CONN. 


R.  J.  AliLlTN,  Prnprtetor. 


This  hotel  ifl  centrally  located.  Iwing  sitimted  on  the  oornfr  of  Asjlim  niil 
TnimDuil  Streets:  Ik  the  lemliny  fT"tel  of  Hnnfmd.  Tt  frnnis  two  Hir.cl-  U  -i 
nffonlinK  many  outHide  nwmH.  ami  In  furniBlieil  In  ffoo.i  style.  lla^Kooo  <"ni- 
fortaWe  sprinK-lieds-marblo  Imsins  aii.1  ninnhiK  water  in  Us  sl.epinii-roonis  . 
has  innnv  rooms  en.  mile  for  family  nse,  and  alTor.ls  an  ircMnil  luMe.  In  .ill 
its  appoiiitnicnu  ills  ttrlctly  flnl  claim. 


For  ASYLUMS,  HOSPITALS,  HOTELS  and  PRIVATE  uRe. 
None  Genuine  but  the  PLMITFORD  WOVEN  WIRE  MAT- 
TRESS.    Send  for  price  list. 


PORTRAITS. 

Has  removed  to  37  Union  Square. 

NKAV    YOK.TV. 
ELEVATOR     FROM     THE    STREET. 


P.  R.  B.  PIERSON, 


WOOD, 

1^0.   245    BROADWAY, 


(The  Orange  Judd  Co.'s  Building,) 


NEW    ¥ORK. 


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PORTRAITS. 

Jnion  Square, 

HE    STREET. 


ERSON, 


F.Sali.AVEll 


DD, 


OADWAY, 


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NEW    VORK. 


HTGHIBST     HONORS 

M  THE  CENTENNIAL  WORLDS  FAIR,  1S76! 

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from  which  the  riillowiiiK  ).•<  iin  fxtnui :  ,,-.,,     „,    the    bent 

'i^i-^z^t^Z^i^'V'o::^'^  ;;;„'^"  h^'i^ii'^weu  or  ..i..-  The  o„.y 

OrK««>»  ttW"""''*"*     *'»•''     "•""•  „,inn  r,f  the  llOKt 

innk.rs,  before  mu!  of  U.„  jH...v*  ,•„m/W.•n^»»l■f<■'.  ■  "" 

New .tvi.,n„d  ,,rioo, ,ushsm,o,i.  "'•'i'^^h"';;;"?';';'; :;*;:,:,: Vo" with ™ch 

^^r^i  ;!f^;;^^,i^,r  r;;j"oKy.  i>:!;;i.:^"^eC;il  Teacher,  a...... 

ftnrl  TjOilt^e-*.  ,  .        . 

We  nre  i>repnrpil  to  apiioiiit  i>  fi-w  new  Aceots. 
Iltotrat'oa  CataloBues  i.mile,i.  postpai.l.  ui  o„  upph™t.on  to 

B.  Shoninger  Organ  Oo„  97  to  123  Chestnut  St,  New  Haven,  Conn. 


I.I...  t,^  er,ru  Tfarhn;  A,><nn<e,l  Mn.teul. 


WEB 


^JIONAKI 

STEP'S 


UfilAB  RIDGED. 


3,000  Ii..;ir«vl..U-i  ^'^^^l^^Xi-JuO^T^OUS.  ,      __ 

W"THE   nKHT    1-IIA<'   'CaI;   I-'""*"    '  Jif 

ijinntrrlu  Itevlfw,  o<^t-,  '*"''•„      ,  „„.,„>   nmri' iimltcr  tlinii  niiyotlicr    •» 

Marsli,  ll,.ll.-.k.  WhlUier.  ^^ '" '' ^"''|;„r^,,  Mnim.  ITcw.lunt^  W-J"  ^- >• 
Ivavl.viul,  ll..I.l<m^  '^"\t  wi  A.mr  "in  nml  Kn'Ol  .;"i>  H<h"l"r.. 


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"ml^i^sB    Established    m    1833. 


HOMCEOPATHIC    PHARMACY 

And    Medical    PiibU^liinj.^    House, 

furnishcil  f r(«  on  npplioatiun- 

Boericke*  Tafel.re-. 
cei  fd  the  onlyPi^« 
MeJal  and  Diploma  ' 
n  warded  for  HomoL«- 
opnthic  Medicines, 
nt  the  Centennial 
Exposition. 


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KTIONAIIV. 


r^BRIDCED. 


Ill  oilier  DIriiDiKiiii' 
a,  4luarto.    ITlfc,  &ia. 
^USTHATIONS.  __ 

rlONABY    KXTANT/ -A<""""'  P, 


;i'iu«(".m"uy.''>-!;'';'^''j;;.'ii.';'g 


.  nii.ri'  iimltcr  tlinii  any  oUii 


a..ilcy,  (■■>■'•■  I'-  kt 
iiiiii'l  Wibsier,  ^ 

iiuiit* \Vi>"i>-<y.  Tv 


1,1  ,v»  well  lis  iiii'i;"'^'''',*;^'"";"; 

nfi,  rriMwll,  Mi.i' 

liliu  ISiiirili.    1)11" 
wi!  Mmm.  ITewiluiit 
■„,n,  Imur..  than  tlliy  l"ll'«« 
„i„l  Hmoi TMi.  H<h..livix. 
lie  KiiK-IUli  liitiK»"ti--  — "•  "• 

i,  sprtii8l>g'«><  Maw^ 

^~in    1833. 


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PHARMACY 

Ushinjj;    House, 

iblished  in  183S. 
It.;  EatabUshed  in  1843. 
Ith  St.;  Established  in  1882. 
;  •  Established  in  1869. 
•St.;  Established  in  1870. 
CAL.;  Established  in  1877. 
rlicina  Ca8CH  niul  li'"'k«  t-'ivini.'  I'lam 


Tafel.re-; 

nlyPAz' 

Diploti-ja 

•  Homot^-' 

^dieines, 

intennial 


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1 


u,^TAri.rjuvEs.-^^^...^^^;:^;!V;^; 


The  People's  Remedy, 

Jll'aacho.' N."  ar"i,  S^oJe'Thro^Toar'.en....  Oolio,  Diarrhoea,  ana 
aU  Heinoirhuges.lec. 

iilnM.iiirc  mimll. 

«nviiin  Xi  cc'iilK. 

ll*BOE".'.'.V.ii'.'75-wortl.  $i.rr.  ■  ravlnt;  IWcuntH. 

till)  iMicully.oI  »ll  °''^?°,,      Th 'r«H  1  tell  v„ii  Unit  the  rr.o.liclnal  virtues  of 
^.^'u'.:^  r;x\ruordTn:^;;^JU.  "/«""-  "0  lm.Uput..U,o,  an.  -h«t 

"best  AND  ONLY  UNIFORM  PREPARATION 

.V    ».i.«,v.-  Hint  if  inrairofullTmartcby  oxpericoTOil  pimnimcist)'.  •iiiviiiK 

o,„";:o"^  .°rt,  of  t'ho  plant  )";!"=i""'ij.,tt^' ';;„""  yiTj:^,:^^ 

.  ..rin.i  of  ttji  LTowth.    Thcv  w  1  U>11  vou  tliat  It  U  n«n'n//»  r/ie  n«r/ir,  •■/.< 
;  .p««.  tf«?^^^^J  tl  at  It  U^not  alfeoted  by  change  of  olin.oto  or  tnui-era  t.re 

WITHOUT  THE   SLIGHTEST   DANGER. 

A»W  your  Arm^hHoT.nc  of  the  llttlo  hook»  (bcarinK  ^'^  ''J''7».;' '^^^ 
,v.lh  rBUpply'utm  /,«,  fur  ,li«trU.ut>ou  ''""""^  ;i>i7^i^,^;.i,^   .A'  ou 
well,  it  mayfcivo  you  aonm  J»<«7»«''i7 -,i/i,    *'**^"'  J"/""^'""" 
while  to  the  ill  It  may  be  the  Jioad  to  Health. 

MlflwriWBKIl.-l'ONl/s  EXTiiACr  really  has  a  very  extensive  r(i»9« 
^(■^c.^i?    It  »"l  l"HnptIy  r./i««  any  pain,  and  will  eirocumlly  "■>''  pmna- 
'n'ently^V-  Ser  nmiber  of  the  ills  ^vhich  an  intelligent  and  P™  -  --^her 
would  trust  herself  to  treat  tlmii  any  other  preparation,     It  is  t  lu  reforc, 
AN   INVALUABLE   DOMESTIC   BEMEDY. 

^K:^^v^ffi'^;ir^:^SB^r=;^.t,i;::;/i^S^^vS:r!;^^ 

FOR  SALE  EVERYWHERE. 


IR  SALE  EVERYWHERE.  ^« 

S  EXTRAC 


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('onne('ti(Mit  Mutual  Life  his.  Co. 

OF  HARTFORD.  CONN. 

Tliirty-lanst  Annual  Statanicrii. 

N'«T  \mtT*.  J^nlmr)  1 .  1  sTil  ^  ■ ...        „•  I \.'m.um  M 

,   ,„      (  I'.ir  I'riiiiimiin |«.7!in.r.fl>  «7 

llrcllvEli  IN  IXltf    I  K„r  Ini<r.-t  «i,(l  Knil   9,Nlfl,'.M«  III     ((.tll'.t.lll  I'l 

l)Wmr«.l  in  l«tl T.iWl.ti^W  I'. 

>  •"•—   -  ' 

U»i.AS<»;,  Net  Akkbiu,  nr.ct:MliF.«  31.  1876 |M,t«IU,14<l  IT 

iir"i>Kii»iui«.  ')«c<ml«Tril,  1^7ti |lfl.41.'l,IH«l  'IS 

I.UUILITIKIi: 

AiriMuiit  r.M|nlrc<l  Ki  rulimnrr  »11  oiitrtiiiiillnif  |lolk■lc'^     „.«..„„ 

BH.  n.-uini..„-  4  iK-r  .Tilt,  i.iwrii.l •  '?'3??-.;;1  Z    n  nui  ti i).  4n 

All  ..thfr  linliiHtlM I,.'n5,,<l.l  10    H.n»l,(i|l)  40 

Kun.'.is.  rifCiiiil..T31,  1878 ■■■■■ |1,HI1,»U'J!1 

IncrM»»c  (if  »!<«.  in  .luriiiK  l'<7fl M.718.8R«  ■« 

llkliii  cif  i-xpi'iinf  of  munuitciiuMit  t«  rrii'llil*  In  187(1 i.,o«',.''.  .n.!'",  i', 

I'.ilioii'"  In  fnicf,  lJ<-c.  .11.  I^'H.  Cll.dl-*.  insnrini: $1S3, 41-1,  III"*  (Kl 

JAMES   UOODWIN,  Preildent. 
JACOB  L.  UREENE,  Sec.  JOHN  M    TAYLOR    Ai«t    Se- 

l]SrSUJIA.NC'K  COMl^ANY, 

OF  HARTFORD,  CONN. 

Capital,  ■     '   -   -'■^"  ■■-■  -    $3,000,000 

Assets,       __-  _  .._L 1. 7,000.000 

INCORPORATED  1819.  CHARTER  PERPETUAL. 

L.  J.  HE2NDEE,  Pregident. 
J.  OOODNOW,  Sec.  WM.  B.  OLAHK,  A»s't  Sec. 

Fkkd.  C.   Bknnett,  Gen'l  Agent,  )  Wertern  TJranch.  Cindniuiti. 
W.M,  II.  Wyman,  Asst.  Gen  1  Ajrt.   ) 

Cko.  0.  IJoAKii.MA.N.  Ouu'l  Agent,  i^acific  limucli,  Sun  Franciuoo, 
E.  P.  Douu.  Gen'l  Agont,  Inland  Deimrtraeut,  Bnffalo.     ,         ,, 

AgencieR  in  all  principal  Cities,  Towns  and  Villages  of  the  iTTS, 

R  D-tJL  ~~~~, 

•    ■    .'  ,r    i-    -      •'"'  1.    ''  ■■i-\-'--;i'-\'.'i'    >     '"  ^: 

'   '.  ;        •  ■    ■    '   J     ''  •"•■'  i'  '       .'  ■       k>  ■      ■     ,     •■  " 


Lilc  Ins.  Co. 

D.     CONN. 

Statanicrii. 

|ll,ltW,(Jt«  M 

....  |fl,7!in.l!»l  «7 

a,Kii!),'.H«  m    ((.tii'.t.m  I'l 

fM.tWI.l'K  mi 

7.1X11, i!:w  r.i 

|U,ti«J,i4fi  i: 

|.ifl,«i:uKJti  .'IS 

. . .  1 10,775,7:«)  00 

....      L.-HS,;!!.)  10    W.nOl.dW  40 

ji.mi.ww  '.I'l 

8a.7is,:)r.,'i  ii 

1J)7B O.'.tri  per  iMiit. 

jisn.-ui. iiM  (1(1 

Freiident. 

)i  M    TAYLOR,  Ai«t    Ser. 

T  A  ; 

)OIV13-»A]SrY, 

CONN. 

"^    $3,000,000 
; 7,000.000 

lARTER  PERPETUAL. 

'regidont. 

I.  B.  OU^RK,  AHs't  Sec. 

VpHtern  TiraiK-h,  Ciiiuinimti. 

;ific  lSranu)i,  ^nn  Francis<;o. 
iirtinout,  Buffalo. 

IS  and  Villages  of  the  trS. 


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